The popular televangelist, Shepherd Huxley Bushiri, otherwise known by his followers from the Enlightened Christian Gathering Church as Major 1, was released on bail yesterday.

Charges against Pastor Bushiri and wife

He and his wife, Mary, face serious charges related to a case of fraud and money laundering from four years ago.

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His supporters, since the couple was taken into custody on Friday, have been rallying behind the pastor, making their presence known at every court appearance and, on Wednesday, it was no different.

According to Hawks’ spokesperson, Brigadier Hangwani Mulaudzi (he’s had a busy week), there is evidence that proves that Bushiri and his wife, from 2015, have been contravening the Prevention of Organised Crime Act.

“The crimes were committed from 2015 in relation to Exchange Control Regulations related to foreign currency in an amount of $1,147,200 (about R15.3m),” Brigadier Mulaudzi stated.

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Bushiri speaks out for the first time since arrest

On Wednesday evening, Bushiri addressed his followers on the church’s ‘Prophetic Channel’ and through his Facebook Live feed.

He was thankful of their unwavering support and assured them that he and his wife would not succumb to the evil that’s been bestowed upon them.

He even went as far as claiming that his wife, Mary, was fighting a bigger battle with the dark forces, who have attempted to take her life.

It is not mentioned in the video who he is referring to since Mary looked alright when she was pictured going into custody on Friday.

Nonetheless, Bushiri claimed that it was a near-death experience that has made them even stronger.

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His supporters were thankful, as ever, that Bushiri took the time to grace them with his address.

You can watch the video in its entirety below.

Watch: Bushiri addresses followers about fraud case