BY REGINALD KANYANE
A 27-YEAR-OLD woman appeared in Tlhabane Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday. The suspect was working at Royal Bafokeng Holdings as a financial clerk.
She allegedly defrauded the company R394 000.
The Hawks provincial spokesperson, Captain Tlangelani Rikhotso said the suspect was granted R10 000 bail.
“It is alleged that the suspect changed the banking details of Royal Bafokeng Holdings. She replaced them with her personal banking details. Payments intended for the company were unknowingly being transferred directly into her bank account.
“The suspect’s fraudulent activities were allegedly discovered following an enquiry by Magalies Water regarding their suspended account. Upon investigation, it was allegedly discovered that the payments made by Magalies Water, were made to an account belonging to the suspect,” Rikhotso said.
He added that the suspect was arrested on Tuesday. Rikhotso said the suspect was charged with fraud.
The case was remanded to July 20.
The Hawks North West Provincial head, Major General Linda Mbana warned the community not to succumb to temptations. He said the consequences of fraud will be dire.
“We encourage the community to come forward with any information regarding fraud and corruption. The Hawks will uproot the scourge of fraud in the North West without fear or favour” Mbana said.
-TDN
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