South African authorities have arrested Anabela Rungo, the mother of Chidimma Adetshina, the current Miss Universe Nigeria, in connection with alleged identity fraud. The arrest occurred in Cape Town during …
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A Nigerian national, Nwachimere Collins Ofoegbu, 55, was arrested in Sandton, South Africa, on February 10, 2025, after being implicated in an extensive global fraud scheme. Ofoegbu faces charges including …
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JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, daughter of former South African President Jacob Zuma, was arrested Thursday and appeared in court on charges of terrorism for allegedly inciting violence through social …
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The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, commonly known as the Hawks, arrested Anele Mapisa (41), the director of Bright Future 1283 Trading (Pty) Ltd, on charges of fraud, forgery, uttering, …
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A 47-year-old medical doctor has been arrested in South Africa on allegations of fraud and violations of the Tax Administration Act. The arrest followed a collaborative investigation by the National …
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Schalk Pienaar, Leolene Pienaar, and Patricia Booysen Arrested for Fraud and Money Laundering
Northern Cape, South Africa – The Hawks have successfully arrested three individuals in connection with serious charges of fraud, corruption, and money laundering. Schalk Pienaar, his wife Leolene Pienaar, and …
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Bloemfontein Businesswoman Arrested for Fraud and Money Laundering Involving TERS Scheme A 57-year-old Bloemfontein businesswoman, Marinda Smith, has been arrested by the Hawks in the Free State on charges of …
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Two Ugandan men have been remanded in custody after facing charges of fraud for attempting to deceive their landlord into giving up his inheritance. The accused, Bosco Owino (45) and …
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Lichtenburg School Clerk Faces 436 Fraud Charges After Allegedly Embezzling R2.4 Million Lichtenburg — Lorato Junitor Motiki, a finance clerk at Lichtenburg Primary School, has been charged with 436 counts …
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A Botswana national, Mompoloki Okocha Boitshoko, was arrested after attempting to bribe a South African Revenue Service (SARS) official to release a truck carrying illicit goods into the country. Boitshoko …