South Africa's Former Steinhoff Boss a No-Show In German Court

The former Steinhoff CEO Markus Jooste did not attend the opening of his criminal trial in Germany on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. His legal team claims that he had passport problems and that he ran the risk of being arrested if he tried to leave South Africa, writes Esther Rose for AllAfrica.

AI-generated image of Markus Jooste, former Steinhoff CEO, who did not attend the opening of his criminal trial in Germany on April 18, 2023. His legal team said he had passport problems, and he ran the risk of being arrested if he tried to leave South Africa.

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