Proceeds of Crime Act, 1996 (Act No. 76 of 1996)Chapter 5 : Offences32. Misuse of information, failure to comply with order of court, and hindering person in performance of functions |
| (1) | Any person who, knowing or having reasonable grounds to believe— |
| (a) | that information has been disclosed under the provisions of this Act; or |
| (b) | that an investigation is being, or may be, conducted as a result of such a disclosure, |
directly or indirectly alerts another or brings information to the attention of another which will or is likely to prejudice such an investigation, shall be guilty of an offence.
| (2) | Any person who intentionally refuses or fails to comply with an order of court made in terms of this Act, shall be guilty of an offence. |
| (3) | Any person who hinders a curator bonis, a police officer or any other person in the exercise, performance or carrying out of his or her powers, functions or duties under this Act, shall be guilty of an offence. |