Media Statement
Directorate for Priority Crimes Investigation (HAWKS) 
 

NORTH WEST – The Atamelang Magistrate’s Court has on Monday, 17 July 2023, convicted and sentenced Mr. Nengbiao Xue (41) and Ms. Xiamei Chen (47) to R10 000 fine each for operating an unregistered cash loan businesses.

In February 2023, the Hawks’ Serious Commercial Crime Investigation unit in collaboration with the National Credit Regulator: Enforcement Division executed search and seizure warrants at two business premises operating as loan sharks in Setlagole.

Two suspects were arrested at their respective business premises for contravening section 133 of the National Credit Act, 2005 (Act No. 34 of 2005). SASSA cards, bank cards, ID books and SA Post Office cards were seized at both premises during the operations.

The duo made their first court appearance on 10 March 2023. On Monday, 17 July 2023, the accused entered into a separate plea bargaining with the state and they were found guilty and sentenced.       

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