EASTERN CAPE: Unathi Faith Golela (39) was sentenced to five (5) years direct imprisonment by Port Alfred Regional court on 2 June 2023 for charges of fraud and money laundering. Golela was employed at Joshua Door as the Credit Manager (Financial Manager) during the period between August and November 2014.
It is during this time that she unlawfully, falsely and intentionally created fraudulent credit application with Comprehensive Insurance cover on clients. The clients were already deceased at the time that the contracts were entered into with Joshua Door. The action of the accused gave out to Joshua Door that all applications and Comprehensive Insurance covers are authentic and Joshua Door suffered potential loss of approximately R600 000.00.
The Hawks investigated the matter when brought to their attention and that led to the arrest of Golela in 2019 where she was released on warning. After numerous court appearances Golela was convicted and sentenced to five (5) years direct imprisonment.
The Provincial Head Major General Mboiki Obed Ngwenywa once more applauds the team for the excellent job.