By Obakeng Maje

Mahikeng-North West woman appeared before Mmabatho Magistrate Court for alleged theft,corruption and fraud.

Dineo Molete was arrested a month ago after she allegedly stole Absa client’s money under false pretext.

Police said Molete was masquerading as a Absa Bank employee.

“She was allegedly wearing a t-shirt depicted with Absa Bank logo. Molete allegedly targeted clients who were doing bulk depositing” police said.

She allegedly took one of the client to “her” office pretending to help him with transaction.

“Molete allegedly left the client in the office and took the money with her. After sometime the victim suspects something was wrong after Molete failed to return” said police.

A man ran outside the bank and noticed his alleged robber.

He chased her and grabbed her, where he found his cash in Molete’s possession.

She was subsequently arrested and according to preliminary investigations, Molete has pending fraud and corruption cases leveled against her in Gaunteng province.

The case was postponed yesterday to next week and she was remanded in custody.

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