Mahikeng police not looking for a fraudster as purported on social media

Media Statement
South African Police Service
Office of the Provincial Commissioner North West

POTCHEFSTROOM – The police in Mahikeng noted with concern a “fraud alert” post with the picture of the alleged fraudster, circulating on social media platforms, especially WhatsApp.

We would like to indicate no such fraud incidents were reported at Mahikeng police station, even though both displayed telephone numbers are real. They are for Mahikeng police station and South African Police Service (SAPS) Provincial Office, Potchefstroom.

In brief, there are no investigations regarding the allegations and that the police are not looking for the person whose picture appears on the social media post.

The public is once again, requested to refrain from circulating unverified information and to use social media responsibly.
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