“Real Housewives of Cape Town” star Kgalalelo Abinokhauno, widely known as ‘Mrs Leo’, has been convicted in a multi-million rand romance scam. The shocking case, which has gripped South Africa, involves Mrs Leo, her husband, a pastor, and church members accused of operating a coordinated syndicate. According to court findings, the group allegedly created a fake online dating profile of an “American engineer” to defraud unsuspecting victims. Through emotional manipulation and fabricated emergencies, two foreign women, one from the United States and another from Canada, were reportedly convinced to send approximately R3.2 million in total. The money was then allegedly funneled through multiple business and church-linked accounts before being distributed among the syndicate members.
Key Players Involved
- Kgalalelo Abinokhauno (‘Mrs Leo’): Star of “Real Housewives of Cape Town”, convicted in the scam.
- Mrs Leo’s Husband & Pastor: Also implicated in the alleged syndicate.
- Church Members: Accused of being part of the romance scam syndicate.
Event Timeline
- June 22, 2026: Reports confirm the conviction of ‘Mrs Leo’ in the romance scam case.
