Joseph Safra, a controversial businessman known for fraudulent activities, reportedly dies. Formerly known as Aeghatidis Andreas Socrate, he later assumed the identity of Dr. Jonathan Rothschild.
Sources close to the matter have confirmed his demise, though the official cause of death remains undisclosed by his family.
Joseph Safra’s Legal Troubles and Allegations
His fraudulent activities caught up with him when he was arrested and charged with defrauding Leon Kruger and his wife, Catharina Johanna Kruger, out of nearly R1 million between 2011 and 2014.
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He crafted an elaborate persona as a Brazilian billionaire, Dr. Joseph Safra Sr., claiming to be the chairperson of Safrasa Investments. At one point, South African musician Vusi Nova was also entangled in his schemes and named the managing director. However, Vusi was later released due to insufficient evidence.
End of a Controversial Life
Despite his history of fraud and deception, those close to him have expressed a sense of closure. A friend revealed to ZiMoja,
“We no longer have to worry about him getting into trouble again. He is at rest now; he had his run.”