It is alleged that during the employ of the complainant the accused created fictitious companies with his bank details and billed the complainant for services rendered. He collected R1 453 561.47 by this method from the complainant.
The investigation was concluded and the case was placed on the roll at the Cape Town Regional court.
The accused has failed to appear twice for his court appearance and all efforts by the investigating officer to establish the whereabouts of the accused were futile.
A J50 warrant was issued for the accused at the last court appearance.
Anyone with information about the whereabouts of Riccardo Paulo Spagni can contact the investigating officer on this case Sgt SO Pritchard at 0837417983. All information will be treated with confidentiality.
Detectives at Maitland SAPS are seeking assistance from the public to locate the whereabouts of Riccardo Paulo Spagni (38) who is wanted for alleged fraud.