Crime
Marius Harmse: EC education director’s luxury car seized in fraud investigation
The SIU found that Marius Harmse allegedly indirectly received a payment of more than R300 000 from a supplier for the vehicle’s purchase.
Crime
Home Affairs employees nabbed in photo swap scam
Several Home Affairs employees from these branches were arrested for various identity scams.
Crime
Brian Molefe nabbed in Transnet R93m fraud case
Molefe has to answer for the questionable movements of a R93 million payment made to Trillian in 2015.
Crime
UPDATE: Aurum swindler, Swereen Govender, arrested
Swereen Govender lured investors into a fake PPE venture and made off with R18 million.
Crime
Six Mpumalanga govt officials nabbed on R60m fraud charges
The Mpumalanga govt officials linked to the R60 million fraud case are named and shamed in this article.
Crime
‘Lebogang Ndlovu’ fake passport issuer arrested: Here’s what we know
The suspect will be unmasked when they appear in court, on Tuesday.
Crime
IEC officer sentenced for local govt election fraud
The official was this week sentenced at the Umlazi Regional Court, in Durban.
Crime
Kagiso Maboa: Home Affairs alleged fraudster sought by Hawks
Kagiso is accused of colluding with a Pakistani syndicate in issuing fraudulent identification documents.
Cape Town Buzz
WBHO forced to pay reparations for Cape Town Stadium fraud
The Cape Town Stadium was built on a cover price scam involving at least 15 construction companies.
Crime
Home Affairs official behind ‘Lebogang Ndlovu’ fake passport part of syndicate
The suspect had been living in South Africa for seven years after he was refused asylum status in 2015.
Crime
Gupta-linked Iqbal Sharma back in court to defend assets
Iqbal Sharma's properties in Sandton could be handed to the State if the court rules against him, on Friday.
News
Faith Nketsi husband caught in copper fraud case
Nzuzo Njilo is said to have ran off with a figure close to a million rand.
Crime
Have you been a victim of this Post Office scam?
Post Office users, heed this warning about an email scam doing the rounds.
Crime
Where is Lize Botha? – Manhunt launched for alleged holiday swindler
Lize Botha is on the run, but her victims are hot on her trail.
Viral News
Bolt South Africa reacts to claims about fake driver profiles
According to the alleged driver, fake Bolt South Africa profiles can be purchased for R400.
Crime
More arrests expected in SAPS PPE fraud case
The group faces several charges relating to the undue benefit of suppliers in the procurement of latex gloves for SAPS.
Crime
Using a stained South African bank note could land you in jail – Here’s why
Using a stained bank note could implicate you in ATM-related crimes, police warn.
Crime
Angelo Agrizzi trial date set: Here’s what you need to know
Angelo Agrizzi's trial has been postponed to March.
Crime
KZN job-seekers warned to not fall for this government job scam
The scammers call victims promising them jobs in the department in exchange for R9 000.
Crime
Thumeka Qongqo: 10 years in jail for municipality fraudster
Thumeka Qongqo defrauded the OR Tambo District Municipality of approximately R 4.5 million.
Crime
Vincent Smith fraud: More charges added to former MP case
Charges of tax fraud were added to the charge sheet.
Crime
Trading with Themba ‘Grootman’ Selahle? – Here’s why you’re probably being scammed
Grootman insists there is no way he is a scammer. Our research indicates otherwise.
News
Briela Sanz: IG influencer banged up in Mexico on drugs and fraud charges
Briela Sanz was caught with a large consignment of cocaine and marijuana.
Crime
Records show Hamilton Ndlovu withdrew R15 million in cash at ATMs
Hamilton Ndlovu has more than R50 million to account for.
Crime
Njabulo Khumalo: FSCA raises red flags on alleged Forex fraudster
Multiple victims have come forward accusing Njabulo Khumalo and his Mega Wealth Capital of fraud.
Crime
Senior EC health official pleads guilty to fraud
Baxolile Ngoloyi pleaded guilty to defrauding the Eastern Cape's Dept of Health of more than R350 000.
Crime
KZN undertaker nabbed in disturbing insurance scam
The funeral parlour owner and his three accomplices will appear in a Durban court today.
Crime
Cell C exec jailed for R64m tender scam
Mohamed Ismail Admajee allegedly robbed Cell C of R64 million in a seven-year span.
Crime
Serial card scammer hit with more than 100 fraud charges
Wonder Mgude faces no less than 118 charges of fraud.
Crime
Hawks warn of ‘prominent’ arrest on Thursday
After snatching up Bushiri, his wife and another couple, the Hawks have their eyes set on an alleged Covid-19 fraudster.