Leading conservationist in South Africa denies smuggling rhino horns worth $14m

South African conservationist denies smuggling rhino horns worth $14m, part of an illegal trafficking syndicate since 2017. John Hume and five others face charges including theft, money laundering, and fraud. The ex-owner of a large rhino farm insists on innocence, accused of smuggling over 960 horns to South East Asia, where they're used in traditional medicine. Arrested defendants, including a lawyer and game reserve manager, appeared in a Pretoria court and were granted bail, with Hume asserting full cooperation with investigators and confidence in his impending vindication.