Written by Jonisayi Maromo Yiga Siraje Lubega and Rhoda Betsey Mirembe have been remanded in custody after allegedly scamming a 39-year-old Limpopo woman out of R650,000 while Lubega was dating …
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By Vryheid Herald Martinus Klemp, a 34-year-old resident of Paulpietersburg, has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for his involvement in fraud and money laundering. Klemp worked as a …
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Sinenhlanhla Masilela Digital Journalist, IOL A tip-off led to the arrest of Lindiwe Kubheka, 45, who allegedly collaborated with two Ethiopian nationals, Abdo Mustefu Musa, 44, and Mike Alex Abete, …
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Fake Financial Services ScamsFinancial
Former Attorney Arrested for Alleged R10.5M Fraud Against RAF
A lawyer recently arrested for allegedly defrauding the Road Accident Fund (RAF) of R10.5 million had already been barred from practicing law since 2018 due to multiple complaints against him. …
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Tokelo Winston Frederick Modiboa, 59, appeared in Mmabatho magistrate’s court on Friday, facing fraud charges for allegedly receiving money linked to fraudulent claims under the Covid-19 Temporary Employee/Employer Relief Scheme …
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Wedaeli Chibelushi BBC News Seven suspects, including local government officials and former African National Congress (ANC) spokesperson Pule Mabe, have been charged with fraud in a South African court. The …
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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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Smishing Scams
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 …