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Media Statement from the Office of the Minister of Police
PRETORIA – The Minister of Police, Mr Senzo Mchunu, extends his commendation to the Gauteng Serious Commercial Crime Investigation of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) for their outstanding work in the arrest of 14 suspects, including a former employee of Nedbank, in connection with serious allegations of fraud and money laundering. The suspects were arrested this morning in Pretoria, Johannesburg and Krugersdorp and will make their first appearance in the Specialised Commercial Crimes Court sitting in the Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Court tomorrow. In commending the DPCI, Minister Mchunu expressed the following: “The swift action taken by our dedicated officers has resulted in the apprehension of individuals implicated in such a complex scheme that unlawfully diverted over R157 million from suspense accounts. This operation underscores our commitment to tackling financial crime and protecting the integrity of our banking systems. The collaborative efforts leading to this significant breakthrough reflect the effectiveness of our law enforcement agencies in addressing financial misconduct and ensuring that those who engage in such criminal activities are held accountable. The suspects will answer for their crimes and we trust that the judicial process will reflect the seriousness of their actions. Let this serve as a reminder that we will not tolerate fraud or any form of corruption in our society. We will continue to work tirelessly to safeguard our communities and uphold the rule of law.” For enquiries, contact Ms Kamogelo Mogotsi, Spokesperson for the Ministry on 076 523 0085 or Colonel Katlego Mogale, Spokesperson for the DPCI on 082 455 5782. For media releases, speeches and news visit the SAPS portal at: www.saps.gov.za
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