South Africa accuses 6 of massive rhino horn trafficking scheme involving nearly 1,000 horns

Conservationist accused of smuggling rhino horns worth €12 million

LEADING and controversial South African conservationist, John Hume, has been charged with smuggling more than 960 rhino horns, worth an estimated $14 million, or, roughly €12 million. Hume, who is the former owner of what is considered to be the world’s largest rhino farm, began breeding rhinos over two decades ago. Hume, aged 83, along with five others including a game reserve manager and a… Source

South African rhino breeder accused of running $14 million horn smuggling ring

A seven-year investigation by South African authorities found the suspects allegedly secured permits under false pretenses to buy and sell rhino horns domestically while funneling the horns into illegal markets in Southeast Asia.

South African rhino breeder detained amid smuggling scandal

A well-known rhino breeder from South Africa has been accused of helping smuggle nearly a thousand of rhino horns to Southeast Asia in a multimillion scheme.

Well-known rhinocerous breeder among 6 arrested in South Africa over $14 million rhino horn trafficking scheme

Six people have been charged in South Africa in connection to an international rhino horn​ trafficking network after a seven-year investigation, officials said.

John Hume: Conservationist in South Africa denies smuggling rhino horns worth $14m

John Hume was allegedly part of an international rhino horn trafficking syndicate, prosecutors say.

South African breeder is accused of US$14 million rhino horn smuggling ring

South African prosecutors have accused a well-known rhino breeder of operating a global rhino horn smuggling network alongside five other people.