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Media Statement NORTH WEST – Mcbeth Ngcobo (49) has on Thursday, 16 January 2025 appeared before the Ottosdal Magistrates’ Court on charges of fraud worth R2.3 million. Reports indicated that on October 2021, a 63-year-old woman was approached by her friend recruiting her to join an investment scheme. She took her to a traditional healer at Golf View, Mahikeng who then advised her to resign as she was due for pension so that the ancestors could bless her. The complainant was provided with a bank account belonging to Makgomo Doris Ngcobo ( 43) who is the wife to Mcbeth Ngcobo. The money was transferred into the said account and thereafter they ignored her calls. The matter was referred to the Mahikeng based Hawks ‘ Serious Commercial Crime Investigation for further handling. Following lengthy investigation, a warrant of arrest was issued for Mcbeth and Mmakgomo Doris Ngcobo. However Mmakgomo Ngcobo could not attend Court as she was already in custody on a separate fraud case. Mcbeth Ngcobo appeared before Court and was released on R10 000 bail. The matter was postponed to 26 February 2025 for appearance of both accused at Klerksdorp Specialised Commercial Crimes Court.
The North West Acting Provincial Head of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, Brigadier Silas Munzhedzi and the Director of Public Prosecutions in North West, Dr Rachel Makhari commended the investigation and prosecution team for their persistent efforts in ensuring that perpetrators are brought to book.
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