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West Pack ‘goes south’
The Citizen
|February 25, 2026
SAGA: CHARGES LAID AGAINST FOUNDER AFTER BUSINESS RESCUE EXIT
'NO DEAL'. Businessman Mohamed Carim apparently settled much of West Pack's debt.
(Michel Bega)
Charges of fraud and theft have been laid against West Pack founder Cris da Silva after the retailer exited business rescue in 2024, marking a sharp escalation in what has become a bitter dispute over loans, share cessions and soured business relationships.
The company bailed from business rescue after Joburg businessman Mohamed Carim settled much of its debt and stepped in to purchase the brand and its assets. However, the deal went south.
The Citizen is investigating a series of allegations between the parties, including claims of fabricated VAT invoices, undisclosed conflicts of interest and the alleged siphoning of millions during the administrative pause through a company Suprapack.
This story is from the February 25, 2026 edition of The Citizen.
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