Final forfeiture order granted against Louis and Desiree Liebenberg

The High Court in Pretoria has granted the NPA’s Asset Forfeiture Unit a final forfeiture order against alleged diamond dealer Desiree Liebenberg, the spouse of Louis Liebenberg. The order relates to proceeds of unlawful activities amounting to R4 million plus interest, held in a Standard Bank account under the name of ZencoCare company.

The couple is implicated in an unlawful investment scheme that lured members of the public, locally and abroad, to invest in diamond parcels.

NPA’s Spokesperson Lumka Mahanjana, says, “The forfeited funds will be paid into the Criminal Assets Recovery Account (CARA), ensuring that proceeds of crime are redirected to the state to strengthen the fight against organised crime and corruption. The NPA welcomes this ruling, which reinforces that criminal enterprises will not be allowed to profit from their unlawful schemes. The Asset Forfeiture Unit remains committed to stripping offenders of the benefits of crime and safeguarding the public from fraudulent conduct.”

Mahanjana says the accused will be back in court on the 25th of November.

“This matter forms part of broader investigations into the Forever Diamonds and Gold group, its directors, and associated entities. Louis and Desiree Liebenberg, together with seven co-accused, face charges of fraud, theft, racketeering, and money laundering. They are expected to appear before the Bronkhorstspruit Magistrates’ Court on 25 November 2025,” she says.