Former lawyer and reality TV star Peet Viljoen is embroiled in a complex legal battle as he seeks bail amid 400 charges linked to a R27.6 million property fraud scheme.

The prosecution has submitted over 480 pages of documents, including affidavits from alleged victims in the Tammy Taylor saga, portraying Viljoen as threatening and abusive.His defense argues the state's case is weak, citing the 16-year duration of the matter and witness reliability issues.

Viljoen's legal team must also address his past social media posts criticizing judges and black South Africans, which the prosecution may use against him.

Additionally, Viljoen's extradition application to the US was questioned when his sister denied knowledge of his claim to return to South Africa for his father's care.The Legal Practice Council has blocked his attempt to re-enter the legal profession while under criminal investigation.Viljoen plans to resume his beauty business but faces challenges funding his legal fees, with a fundraising campaign ending prematurely.

His bail hearing on July 23 promises to be a high-stakes showdown between the prosecution's extensive evidence and his defense's claims of a flawed case.