The accused , Letuka Mokoiliti (30), Mashele Hlabathe (31), Lechesa Sehlako (24), Mathunya Seeta (27), Koena Sello (29), Matela Morai (24), and Morena Makhobolo were arrested following a swift police response and coordinated manhunt.

Free State Policespokesperson Sergent Mahlomola Kareli said earlier after their arrest that it was In the early hours of 17 May 2025, at approximately 01:00, as Ficksburg SAPS operating under a multidisciplinary approach spotted the Toyota Fortuner parked near an ATM in Ficksburg. Two men were observed tampering with the machine. Upon noticing the police, the suspects attempted to flee, prompting a vehicle chase. The pursuit ended with the successful arrest of all five occupants of the Fortuner, including one woman.

The two accused initially found at the ATM were also detained, bringing the total number of arrests to seven.

Stained cash believed to be from the robbery was recovered, and the vehicle was seized. All suspects, aged 24–36, are foreign nationals, with four confirmed as undocumented

NPA Spokesperson for Free State and Northern Cape Mojalefa Senokotsoane said all accused

will return to the Ficksburg Magistrate court on 17 June for a bail hearing, which the State intends to oppose. The case is now being handled by the Provincial Serious, Violent and Murder Unit.

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