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The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has warned the public to be cautious when conducting financial services business with a person(s) on Telegram purporting to be from the three authorised financial services providers (FSPs). The three FSPs, Discovery Insure Limited (Discovery) (FSP:43064); Sanlam iTrade, an online division of Sanlam Private Wealth (Pty) Ltd (Sanlam) (FSP:37473); …
In the News Today: A former FNB employee, who was found guilty of fraud, has been sentenced to an effective 15 years behind bars. Bantu Ntutwana, 36, was sentenced in the Gqeberha Regional Court alongside his co-accused 45-year-old Lunga Sinyaza. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) in the Eastern Cape said in addition to 15 years …
MPUMALANGA – Elijah Mahlangu and Jabu Mokoena both (32), appeared before the Emakhazeni Magistrates court on Tuesday, 08 October 2024 for fraud.Th eir appearance follows their arrest by the Hawks Middelburg and Secunda based Serious Commercial Crime Investigation. It is alleged that during October 2021, the complainant, Mr Sizolethu Richard Sindane, was a regular customer …
NORTH WEST – Caroline Diana Sserufusa (37) and her company have on Wednesday, 09 October 2024, appeared at the Specialised Commercial Crimes Court sitting in Klerksdorp on charges of fraud and money laundering. In June 2023, a 47-year-old woman, who is a complainant on the case, allegedly met and dated a Nigerian man known to …
GAUTENG – The Hawks’ Serious Commercial Crime investigation has resulted in the arrest of Nomfusi Princess Fortune (33) on Thursday, 3 October 2024 on charges of fraud and money laundering related to a romance scam. A case of fraud was registered at Norwood police station in June 2019. The victim had suffered a loss of …
FREE STATE – Tshediso Ernest Mthembu (42) appeared before the Makwane Magistrates Court on Monday, 07 October 2024 on allegations of fraud. Mthembu’s court appearance follows his arrest by the Hawks’ Serious Commercial Crime Investigation in Bethlehem on the same day. It is alleged that during 2020, Mthembu, who was the director at Molake Management, …
In the News Today: Minenhle Makhaye made his first appearance in the Durban Magistrate’s Court yesterday. He was arrested last week Friday. He was found in possession of a bank card belonging to the mother of Zarah Ramsamy. The 11-year-old was killed during a hijacking outside a fast food restaurant last month. Makhaye, who’s stationed at …
KZN Premier commends arrest of unscrupulous officer
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has commended the swift response of law enforcement agencies, which led to the arrest of a police officer for theft and fraud charges.
The constable, stationed at Cato Manor, was arrested on Friday morning during a raid at his home in Seaview after being found in possession of a bank card stolen from a hijacking incident, which left an 11-yer-old girl, Zarah Ramsamy, dead in Malvern last month.
According to the KZN police spokesperson, Colonel Robert Netshiunda, the constable was arrested after he was found in possession of a bank card, which belongs to the owner of the vehicle that was hijacked during the incident.
At the time of the hijacking, the police constable was on duty in the Cato Manor policing precinct where he is stationed. When the hijacked vehicle was recovered in the Cato Manor area, the same constable was called upon to drive the vehicle to the Malvern station.
It was during that time that the constable got hold of the bank card and stole it.
The police officer is facing charges of theft and fraud for stealing and using the bank card of the victim's family after the hijacked vehicle was recovered.
Ntuli said while the officer’s actions tarnish the integrity of the police force, the successful operation, led by the Hawks Provincial Tracking Team and other units, demonstrates the unwavering commitment of law enforcement to root out corruption within their ranks.
Ntuli warned that the provincial government will not allow rogue officers to undermine the public’s trust in the South African Police Service.
“Officers, who abuse their position to engage in criminality, have no place in our police force. The arrest of this dishonest constable is a clear message that no one is above the law," Ntuli said.
The Premier also commended the collaborative effort of the numerous law enforcement units involved in the operation and reiterated government’s commitment to fighting crime in the province.
As the officer faces internal disciplinary action, Ntuli has invited all stakeholders -- religious groups, private businesses, neighbourhood watch groups, and community leaders -- to join hands with the provincial government to combat crime and restore trust in law enforcement.
“The provincial government remains committed to ensuring that justice prevails, not only for the Ramsamy family but for all victims of crime in KwaZulu-Natal,” Ntuli said.
Netshiunda said the police officer will also face internal disciplinary process proportional to the crimes with which he has been charged. – SAnews.gov.za
GabiK
Mon, 10/07/2024 - 15:15
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has issued a warning to the public to be cautious of individuals or entities (impersonators) who are fraudulently soliciting funds by impersonating the FSCA. FSCA employees are sometimes impersonated with the intention of duping victims that their funds may be recovered by the FSCA. However, an upfront fee is …
48-year-old Vincent Christian Mkumbo made a brief appearance before Kuruman Magistrate’s Court on 04 October 2024, for alleged cyber fraud, alternative fraud, alternative forgery and uttering. It is alleged that the Tanzanian citizen, is well-known as Chris manufactures and sells fraudulent vehicle license discs in order to avoid going to the Traffic Department for renewal. …
SIU to probe academic fraud at Fort Hare
President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed six new and two amended proclamations authorising the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to investigate allegations of corruption and maladministration at various institutions.
The SIU has on Friday been given the green light to probe several provincial government departments and the affairs of the University of Fort Hare.
According to the SIU, the agency’s investigation period for the university has been extended to start from 1 January 2004 until 4 October 2024. The new scope allows the unit to probe the registration or admission of non-eligible people to enrol for, study for or be awarded degrees, including Bachelor’s, Honour’s, Master’s and PhD degrees.
“Without limiting the scope of non-eligibility grounds, this includes persons who did not have the requisite degrees or matriculation results to enrol for, study for or be awarded the degrees in question,” the SIU explained.
Investigators will probe the maintenance of the university’s infrastructure from 1 January 2022 to 31 March 2023 and zoom in on the installation of CCTV cameras and associated security features at the staff village in Alice in the Eastern Cape from 18 March 2022 to 2 June 2022.
They will also look into the refurbishment and maintenance of student residences at the university’s Alice campus in 2009 and the Capacity Building Programme for the Eastern Cape Provincial Legislature.
The SIU will further investigate the appointment of a Head of Department and the affairs of the university in the Nguni Cattle Development Trust.
“Serious maladministration and malpractices, as well as conduct which may seriously harm the interests of the public in the affairs of the university regarding the administration and payment of allowances for food, accommodation, books, stationery, cash and study-related costs to qualifying students.”
In addition, investigations will cover the university’s Faculty of Health Sciences’ Albertina Sisulu Executive Leadership Programme in Health and the Master of Public Health Programme including the registration or admission of non-eligible people to enrol for, study for or be awarded degrees.
Further, the provincial Departments of Transport will be put under the microscope.
According to the agency, the SIU’s investigation will continue to probe the registration and licensing of motor vehicles, registration of motor vehicle ownership or licensing details, issuing of driving licences, learner’s licences or professional driving permits, conversion of foreign driving licences and military driving licences to driving licences, and issuing of roadworthy certificates.
The state agency will investigate conduct at the Limpopo Department of Sports, Arts and Culture and provincial Health Departments in KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga and the Eastern Cape.
The SIU will also probe the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality and Tlokwe Local Municipality.
In the provincial departments and the municipalities, the matters are mostly related to tenders and contracts.
The SIU will examine if the contracts adhered to National Treasury guidelines and ascertain whether the payments were irregular, fruitless, and wasteful expenditures or financial losses for the department or the State.
“Beyond investigating maladministration, corruption and fraud, the SIU will identify systemic failures and recommend measures to prevent future losses.”
In line with the SIU Act, the agency said it would refer any evidence of criminal conduct uncovered during its investigation to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) for further action.
Meanwhile, the agency is also authorised under the SIU Act to initiate a civil action in the high court or a special tribunal in its name to address any wrongdoing identified during its investigation resulting from acts of corruption, fraud, or maladministration. – SAnews.gov.za
Gabisile
Sun, 10/06/2024 - 11:29
Man arrested for forging car license disks in Kuruman
A 48-year-old Tanzanian citizen appeared in court this week for allegedly manufacturing and selling fraudulent vehicle license discs.
Vincent Christian Mkumbo made a brief appearance before the Kuruman Magistrate’s Court on Friday for alleged cyber fraud, alternatively fraud, alternatively forgery and uttering.
According to the police, it is alleged that the Tanzanian citizen manufactured and sold fraudulent vehicle license discs. He would give clients a printout of the same license disc with an extended expiration date or which he renewed for an amount of R350.
On Thursday, a search and seizure operation was conducted at Promise Land, Kuruman.
“During the search, a red and black USB memory stick and the accused’s cellphone were seized for further investigation. The accused was immediately apprehended by the Hawks’ Serious Corruption Investigation team.
“Mkumbo was released on R500 bail with the condition of informing the investigating officer about his movements out of Kuruman at all times,” said the police.
The case was postponed to 5 December 2024. – SAnews.gov.za
Janine
Sun, 10/06/2024 - 10:30
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WESTERN CAPE – Efforts by the Western Cape police to stop the illegal distribution of drugs in our communities turned out to be successful when members arrested two foreign nationals for dealing in drugs in Robertson. On Wednesday 02 October 2024 at around 16:20 members received information about a suspicious VW Polo driving on the …
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MPUMALANGA – Sigegede Aaron Mathebula (68) was arrested and appeared before the Nelspruit Magistrate court on Tuesday, 01 October 2024. His arrest follows the execution of a warrant issued against him during a court appearance of three other accused Bongani Mkhatshwa (41), Silindile Pearl Mathebula (42), and her company, MPM Shutterhands Construction cc on Tuesday, …
PRETORIA CULLINAN – SAPS warns members of the community with regard to continuous online scams, whereby perpetrators prey on their victim via online advertisements. Investigation reveals that the majority of victims deposit a large sum of cash and buy an advertised item that has been published on social media platforms, only to discover that the …
In the News Today: The family of a man who died of hypothermia after he went missing in a snowstorm in KwaZulu-Natal was preyed on by a scam artist attempting to make money from their tragedy. The body of Wayne Bhengu of Glenwood in Durban was discovered at an Estcourt mortuary in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands …
POLOKWANE – A 56-year-old female Immigration Officer stationed at Beitbridge Port of Entry in Musina was arrested by members of Operation Vala Umgodi during a sting operation on Sunday morning, 29 September 2024. At approximately 06:30, the team conducted an operation focused on addressing corruption among officials. During surveillance, a complainant observed an individual approaching …
NORTHERN CAPE – A 37 year old accused, Faiz Nordien, was convicted and sentenced by Kimberley Serious Commercial Crime Court on Thursday, 26 September 2024 for fraud and forgery. Nordien was arrested during February 2019 by the Hawks Serious Commercial Crime Investigation team. During April 2018, the accused did unlawfully and intentionally steal a Ford …
NORTH WEST – Morwesi Margareth Mokone (46) and Mankwane Suzan Raleru (54) appeared in the Rustenburg Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, 25 September 2024, facing charges of fraud, forgery and uttering. The duo was arrested this morning by members of Rustenburg-based Serious Commercial Crime Investigation. Their arrest follows an investigation into allegations of submitting fraudulent matric …