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Media Statement POLOKWANE – The Limpopo Provincial Commercial Crime Unit has arrested four male suspects, aged between 28 and 43, for fraud and money laundering amounting to R767,400. The arrests were carried out on Wednesday, 05 March 2025, in Middelburg, Mpumalanga, following an intensive investigation. According to reports, in October 2022, the victim received a phone call from an individual posing as a representative of a banking institution in Giyani, offering assistance with his banking profile. The victim later discovered that a total of R767,400 had been fraudulently transferred from his account and immediately withdrawn. Investigations revealed that the stolen funds were initially transferred into a single account before being distributed across four different account holders. Warrants of arrest (J50) were issued, leading to the apprehension of the suspects. The arrested individuals, aged 28, 31, 36, and 43, are scheduled to appear before the Giyani Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, 06 March 2025, facing the following charges: Count 1: Fraud (Alternative: Theft) Count 2: Money Laundering (Contravention of Section 4 read with Sections 1 and 8 of the Prevention of Organised Crime Act 121 of 1998) Count 3: Assisting another to benefit from proceeds of unlawful activities (Contravention of Section 5 read with Sections 1 and 8 of Act 121 of 1998) Count 4: Acquisition, possession, or use of proceeds of unlawful activities (Contravention of Section 6 read with Sections 1 and 8 of Act 121 of 1998) Limpopo Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, commended the investigation team for their swift and diligent efforts in bringing the suspects to justice. “Fraud and money laundering have a devastating impact on individuals and businesses. We urge the public to remain vigilant against banking scams and to report any suspicious activities to the police,” said Lieutenant General Hadebe. As investigations continue, more arrests are imminent. Anyone with information that could assist police is urged to contact Detective Constable Marcus Khosa at 066 239 3255, call Crime Stop on 08600 10111, visit their nearest police station, or use the MySAPS App. Ends
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