South African Firebrand politician Julius Malema has reacted angrily to an official report into allegations of fraud involving a company he co-owns.
He said that Public Protector Thuli Madonsela's investigation into the awarding of a government tender to the firm found him "guilty in absentia".
Ms Madonsela said legal proceedings should be taken against the firm.
Last month, Mr Malema denied charges of money-laundering linked to the awarding of government contracts.
The firebrand politician has been expelled from the government African National Congress for sowing divisions in the party, said the case was politically motivated.
he former ANC high-flyer was charged with "money laundering, of receiving the proceeds of unlawful activities," government prosecutor Billy Moalosi told the court.
The charges against Malema and his business colleagues detail a complex pyramid of companies accused of lying and influence peddling to gain an infrastructure contract in Malema's home province of Limpopo, worth 52 million rand ($6.3 million, 4.9 million euros.)
The proceeds are alleged to have been used to help buy Malema a Mercedes Benz Viano and a large farm.
A police spokesperson said the charge could result in up to 15 years in prison and a large fine.
Malema did not enter a plea Wednesday, but after being released on bail of 10,000 rand (945 euros, $1,215) he defiantly told supporters that the case was punishment for a high-profile spat with his former ANC comrades and its leader, President Jacob Zuma.
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