By BAKANG MOKOTO
Four suspects aged between 37 and 61 who are suspected members of a syndicate are set to appear in the Wolmaransstad Magistrates’ Court on Monday for theft and fraud. The suspects were arrested on Saturday after they tried to defraud a local man.
The North West police spokesperson, Lieutenant Col Amanda Funani said, the suspects allegedly approached unsuspecting contractors and promised them tenders.
“The victims would then be asked to deposit a certain amount of cash into an account in exchange for a tender. Reports suggest that on 2 November 2022, the suspects who pretended to be North West Provincial Government (NWPG) employees, approached a victim (53) and promised to award him an R58 million tender on condition that he gives them R40 000.
“Consequently, the victim deposited R20 000 00 and committed to paying the remaining money later. He then informed the police and the suspects were ultimately apprehended by the National Organised Crime Unit, Tactical Response Team (TRT) and the Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Detectives after trying to meet up with the suspect,” she said.
Meanwhile, the North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena lauded all the units involved for their collaboration that resulted in the arrest. Kwena also urged members of the community to be vigilant of scams such as this one.
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