The young lawyer was shot dead in broad daylight outside the offices of the Council for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) in the Johannesburg CBD

The state has provisionally dropped charges against Michael Haldane and Sona Pillay but investors could seek private prosecution

Investors who lost their life savings in the scheme fear that former Global & Local director Michael Haldane will not return to South Africa to face charges

The former co-trustee was found guilty of 206 counts of fraud in the scheme, which has cost investors at least R1.6 billion

The lawsuit is the latest example of business entities trying to bar the media from reporting

But the South African expat listed as a Swiss resident has denied any connection to the company that apparently marketed the alleged ponzi scheme

Axiam Capital Management say they feel betrayed by Craig Warriner but fear no liability in the matter