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Media Statement LIMPOPO – A 56-year-old suspect was served with summons by the Polokwane Serious Commercial Crime Investigation team, to appear before Naboomspruit Magistrates court on 07 April 2025 facing charges of fraud and theft. It is alleged that during 2019, the complainant was introduced to the suspect who allegedly represented himself as an Advocate employed at a law firm in Polokwane and further claimed that his law firm is registered under Legal Practice Council. He assured the complainant that he will assist her with the legal matter regarding her Reconstruction and Development Programme (RDP) house which was sold without her consent. The suspect assured the complainant that he will represent her in court, then demanded an amount of R114 440.00 that was paid into his trust account in exchange for legal services, however despite receiving the money, the suspect failed to render his promised services. The complainant then opened a case which was transferred to the Polokwane Serious Commercial Crime Investigation were an investigation was conducted. Following further investigation a court summons was issued against the suspect which was served at his place of residence in Soshanguve, Extension 6. The suspect is expected to appear in the Naboomspruit Magistrates court on Monday, 07 April 2025 where he will be formally charged with eight (8) counts of fraud and theft. Ends
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