It is alway said criminals are mostly people who run away from the law, how ever this time was a different one as a former attorney was arrested.
Betty Diale (52) , former attorney was reportedly caught out by the Fidelity Fund, which oversees the
conduct of attorneys. The fund received several complaints from Road Accident Fund claimants that they are concerned on their payments deposited into Diale’s trust account ,said spokesperson, Henry Mamothane. During the investigation of the crime, Diale was practicing as an attorney.
The theft is said to have allegedly happened between 2009 and 2011, she was then charged with six counts.
“Diale is facing six charges of theft amounting to approximately R700 000 allegedly stolen from the
Road Accident Funds claimants,” Henry said.
The Legal Practice Council has taken her off the roll, meaning this prevents her from practicing as an attorney due to the charges against her.
Dialed appeared before the Rustenburg Regional Court, where she was out on warning and has been cautioned not to interfere with the state witness. “The matter was set for pre-trial, however her defence attorney indicated to the court that they intend to enter negotiations with the state about the charges” said Mamothane.
She is expected to be back in court on Monday 29 August 2022 for negotiations.
