British businessman Shrien Dewani has been cleared of all charges in the murder of his wife during their South Africa honeymoon in 2020.

A South African judge acquitted the 34-year-old British national on Monday of charges that he paid hitmen to kill his wife while they honeymooned in Cape Town in Nov. 2010. Prosecutors argued that Dewani paid $1,300 in a plot with taxi driver Zola Tongo and others to kidnap and murder his bride, Ann.

However, according to Judge Jeanette Traverso, the prosecution failed to present enough evidence to prove that he was involved in the murder. The judge also stated that the prosecution's star witness gave a testimony that was "riddled with contradictions," reports BBC News.

"The application is granted. The accused is found not guilty on this charge," said Judge Traverso, according to NBC News.

In response, the victim's family expressed regret and sorrow following the verdict.

"Today we feel as a family that the justice system has failed us and we are deeply disappointed, said Anni's sister, Ami Denborg to a group of reporters outside the Western Cape high Court.

"We came here looking for answers and we came here looking for the truth and all we got was more questions. We waited patiently for four years to hear what really happened to Anni and to hear the full story of what happened to our dearest little sister. All we wanted was to hear all the events and the hope of actually finding that out has kept us, as a family, going," she said.

After losing a three-year legal battle, Dewani was extradited to South Africa earlier this year to face the trial.

He is expected to be released and could return to his home in Britain as early as Monday.

The three other men charged in the murder had implicated Dewani as part of plea bargains for reduced sentences. However, they have all been convicted and are serving long prison sentences.