ID-Scan Mock Trial – A Case Study in Justice

ID-Scan recently conducted a groundbreaking in-field mock trial in partnership with Wesco Forensic Sciences, Free State Agriculture, the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), the South African Police Service (SAPS) and Judge (ret.) Louis Pienaar.

We simulated a real-world stock-theft case—from animal onboarding through theft, investigation, and courtroom proceedings—to prove that ID-Scan’s biometric technology can stand up as evidence.

• The trial secured a conviction.
• Stolen livestock was returned to the rightful owner.

Key objectives

• Demonstrate that biometric ID can be accepted as legal evidence in stock-theft cases.
• Provide training material for law-enforcement and agricultural stakeholders.
• Offer a reference point for other stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Watch the Four-part Video Series

Onboarding the Animal

Theft and Arrest

Proof of Ownership

The Court Case

A special thank-you to all partners who made this possible: Wesco Forensic Sciences, Free State Agriculture, the NPA, SAPS, Judge (ret.) Louis Pienaar, and the University of the Free State.

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