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Woman defrauded of R1.7 million pension money, suspect in court
2020/09/07

Media Statement
South African Police Service
Office of the Provincial Commissioner KwaZulu-Natal

 

DURBAN: 7 September 2020 – On 3 September 2020, the Durban Central Detectives arrested a 33-year-old man for theft by false pretence.

The suspect was arrested in Camperdown after evading police arrest for five years. He is appearing today before the Durban Magistrate’s Court.

It is alleged during October and November 2015, the complainant was robbed of her hard-earned pension money with the hope of the money being doubled. The complainant was a teacher when she resigned and was defrauded of her pension to the sum of R1.7 million.

Anyone who is a victim of a similar crime is urged to contact Captain Gumede on 082 331 9518 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111.

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