Suliman Carrim’s legal troubles have expanded, with the businessman now facing attempted theft and money laundering charges linked to two vehicles allegedly being moved out of South Africa using fraudulent banking documents.

According to Daily Maverick, Carrim appeared in the Musina Magistrate’s Court on 22 October 2026. His bail application was postponed to 30 October after no courtroom was immediately available and he needed to return to Pretoria for medical treatment.

He remains in custody at Kgosi Mampuru II Correctional Centre.

Vehicles Intercepted Near the Border

The new case stems from an incident involving two Absa-owned vehicles intercepted at the Beitbridge Border Post.

Daily Maverick, citing national police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe, reports that the vehicles had allegedly travelled from Mahikeng and were intended for onward movement to Malawi.

Investigators allege that bank approval was required before the vehicles could legally cross the border. The necessary authorisation was allegedly not obtained, and fraudulent documents were then arranged.

NPA Limpopo spokesperson Mashudu Malabi told Daily Maverick that Carrim allegedly acted with others in an attempt to remove the vehicles from South Africa.

Two other accused are already in custody.

The allegations remain untested in court.

Separate Madlanga Case Continues

Carrim is simultaneously dealing with a separate case linked to his failure to return to the Madlanga Commission.

EWN reports that he faces a charge under the Commissions Act after repeatedly failing to appear before the inquiry. He was arrested at OR Tambo International Airport while preparing to travel abroad.

His defence maintained that he intended to return to South Africa, and investigators subsequently verified his return ticket and residential address. The State nevertheless continued opposing bail.

TimesLIVE separately reported before the Musina appearance that the State planned to add vehicle-related charges against Carrim.

His Pretoria bail matter is due to return to court on 28 October, followed by the Musina bail application on 30 October.

Carrim remains presumed innocent unless proven guilty.