| An adult woman arrested for perjury and defeating the course of justice in Goodwood | |
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| Date Published: | 2024/10/01 |
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Media Statement
WESTERN CAPE - Opening a false case can land one behind bars, and this is what a 25-year-old woman learned when she opened a case of armed robbery at Goodwood SAPS for investigation. According to the complainant’s report at Goodwood SAPS, on Saturday 28 September 2024, she says that she was at a shopping mall in Voortrekker Road, Goodwood, on Friday, 27 September 2024 when she was approached by an unknown male. He allegedly pointed her with a firearm and deceived her out of R24 000-00 cash and her work laptop, valued at R25 000-00. On 30 September 2024, an interview was conducted with the complainant by Goodwood Detectives. During the interview, they followed up on leads and clues and got suspicious of the complainant’s account of the facts. As the interview progressed, the complainant came up with the truth and admitted that she gave a false statement regarding the events. Another statement was taken from the complainant explaining the true facts. Thereafter, she was arrested for perjury and defeating the course of justice. She was arrested and appeared in the Goodwood Magistrate Court today, 01 October 2024.
Western Cape police management warns those who commit crime and try to conceal their actions by opening criminal cases. A false report puts a lot of strain on police resources, which could have been directed to real incidents of crime and to victims who need police assistance. The public is warned to refrain from reporting false cases as a criminal offense, and they can face criminal charges. Ends
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