BY OBAKENG MAJE
KIMBERLEY- Two Malawian men were allegedly arrested after they conned a man R15 000 amount of cash on Tuesday in Kimberley, Northern Cape police said.

A 35 year-old man was allegedly approached by two men who masqueraded as traditional healers and promised him wealth and riches.

According to Northern Cape police spokesperson Lieutenant Donald Mdhluli, the man became suspicious when they ordered him to give them another R85 000.

“Kimberley Crime Prevention members arrested two Malawian men aged 31 and 41 respectively after they allegedly conned a man out thousands of rands. The men met the 35-year-old complainant on Tuesday and took R15 000. They requested a further R85 000 and promised him wealth and riches” Mdhluli said.

The two men agreed to meet with the victim in the Kimberley CBD on Friday, they were arrested on a charge of theft under false pretenses and possession of property suspected to be stolen.

Mdhluli said 10 cell phones were also confiscated.

“We urge anyone who might have fallen to the trap of these suspects to come forward and report the matter to the police. The complainant has thanked the police for their swift response and the arrest of the two suspects” he said.

Major-General Jean Abrams, the Kimberley Cluster Commander, has welcomed the arrest and urge the community to be very vigilant and cautious as criminals take advantage of the plight of people.

She further added that community members must immediately report to police whenever they suspect a scam and police are going to deal with such criminals.

-TDN

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