A police sergeant stationed at Senwabarwana Police Station in Limpopo, Rachel Raesetsa Shokane Kutumela, appeared briefly in Polokwane Magistrate’s Court on Friday, facing serious allegations of committing six murders linked …
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Isiah Okere Pleads Guilty to Major Internet Fraud Scheme
By Abimbola Ogunnaike A 42-year-old Nigerian man, Isiah Okere, has pleaded guilty to charges of internet fraud, defrauding over 15 Americans and organizations of more than $1 million. Okere appeared …
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Police Officer Liza Matladi Implicated in Six-Murder Insurance Scam; Two Women Turn State Witness
Polokwane, South Africa – Two women have reportedly turned state witnesses in connection with the murder of six individuals linked to an alleged insurance payout scam involving police officer Liza …
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Assets Worth R52.6 Million Seized in Mpumalanga Corruption Case
The Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU) of the National Prosecuting Authority, along with the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) and the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks), has seized assets and properties …
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Gabriel Okori, a 39-year-old Nigerian national, has been remanded in custody in South Africa for his alleged involvement in a romance scam that defrauded a woman of R3 million by …
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Caroline Sserufusa Charged with Fraud and Money Laundering
Written by Xolile Mtembu Digital Journalist, IOL News Caroline Diana Sserufusa, 37, and her company appeared before the Specialised Commercial Crimes Court in Klerksdorp, North West, on charges of fraud …
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Gauteng, October 3, 2024 – Following a serious investigation into online dating fraud, the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) has arrested two suspects in connection with the case. Nomfusi …
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Fortune appeared before the Palm Ridge Court on Monday, October 7, alongside her co-accused, Zizipho Makela, 32, in connection with charges of fraud and money laundering related to an elaborate …
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Dr. Nomsa Masuku, a key figure in South Africa’s Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), appeared in the Johannesburg Specialised Commercial Crimes Court on Friday, June 21, after her arrest by the …
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The Department of International Relations and Co-operation (Dirco) has officially recalled Andrew Tsepo Lebona, the Consul General to Dubai, following whistleblower allegations of a sophisticated visa scam. Dirco spokesperson Chrispin …