By REGINALD KANYANE
Two men were arrested for robbery and impersonating police officers. Ronnie Pelesane (31) and Modise Pholo (44), were arrested by the Provincial Anti-Gang Unit in Wolmaranstad on 20 June 2024.
The accused were arrested following an incident wherein six men allegedly stormed into a guesthouse on 14 March 2022. The invaders, who introduced themselves as police officers, allegedly found a man sleeping with a woman he met and dated earlier during the day.
The North West police spokesperson, Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone said the suspects then accused the victim of adultery. He said the suspects demanded payment in order for him not to be arrested.
“Subsequently, one of the men took the victim’s bank card and a cell phone. A sum of R4000 was ultimately withdrawn from the victim’s bank account. The victim was further forced to transfer R23 000 into an unknown bank account.
“Following the incident, the accused drove with the victim to Christiana, then went back to Wolmaranstad, where he was released. The matter was reported to the police and the pair was arrested,” said Mokgwabone.
He further said the accused are expected back in Wolmaranstad Magistrate’s Court on 24 June 2024, for legal representation. Mokgwabone added that a thorough investigation yielded positive results.
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