Saps investigate liquor licence fraud accused links to more cases

Author: iol.co.zaPublished on: April 29, 2026Country: South Africa

Crime & Law

Saps investigate liquor licence fraud accused links to more cases

Nicolene Elizabeth Gouvias, 51, faces serious fraud charges and is set to appear in the Bellville Specialised Crime Court next week for a bail application. She has been on the run since February 2024, with a warrant for her arrest issued. Gouvias allegedly assisted victims in submitting liquor licence applications from 2016 to 2019.

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