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Media Statement MPUMALANGA – Dorcus Nyambi (37), was found guilty and sentenced by the Nelspruit Specialised Commercial Crime Court on Monday, 13 May 2024, for theft, Contravening of Section 21 of Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act, Act 12 of 2004.(PRECCA) and Contravening of Section 4 read with Section 1 & 8 of the Prevention of Organised Crime Act, Act 121 of 1998.(POCA). The sentence followed after the accused was arrested by the Hawks Nelspruit based Serious Commercial Crime Investigation for theft. It was reported that during 2014 that the accused Dorcus Nyambi was employed as a bank administrator at Standard Bank in Tonga. She activated a dormant bank account of the deceased, and linked it to other bank accounts of the beneficiaries. Nyambi transferred different amounts of money into the linked beneficiaries bank accounts in that misrepresenting and prejudicing Standard Bank of actual loss to an amount of R 940 000.00. The case was opened and later transferred to the Hawks for further investigation. Investigation was finalised, and the accused was sentenced as follows: Count 1 to 14: Theft. Eight (8) years imprisonment of which half is suspended for five (5) years on condition that accused is not convicted of theft or attempted theft committed during suspension. Count 16: Contravening of Section 4 read with Section 1 & 8 of the Prevention of Organised Crime Act, Act 121 of 1998.(POCA) Sentenced to three (3) years imprisonment, which will run concurrently together with the four (4) years imprisonment without an option of a fine. The accused will serve four (4) years direct imprisonment. The Acting- Provincial Head Brigadier William Mokonyama appreciated the investigating officer for his determination. He further warned the community that crime does not pay. As the Hawks, we shall investigate and arrest perpetrators who threatened the safety of the state and the economy of the country without fear or favor. Ends
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