By Kopano Dibakwane
Two well-known Mpumalanga legal practioners, a 40-year-old female suspect and her 73-year-old father-in-law, were arrested by the DPCI(Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation)/Hawks Nelspruit-based Serious Commercial Crime Investigation unit, on charges of fraud, theft, and money laundering.
The two suspects are accused of allegedly defrauding a businessperson of approximately R14 million under the pretext of facilitating the sale of a business site in Nelspruit.
Speaking on behalf of the Hawks in Mpumalanga, Colonel Magonseni Nkosi said investigations revealed that the funds were deposited into the bank account of the male suspect, in what is believed to have been an attempt to conceal the proceeds of the alleged crime.
“ A lengthy and detailed investigation was conducted, during which investigators followed the financial trail, ultimately leading to the arrest of the two suspects. It has also been established that the female suspect was previously arrested in connection with similar, unrelated cases,” said Colonel Nkosi.
Mpumalanga Provincial Head of the Hawks, Major-General Nico Gerber, said the investigations were lenghty as the case was complex and challenging.
“ However, we were committed to
ensuring a thorough process to build a watertight case that will support successful prosecution,” said Major-General Gerber.
ensuring a thorough process to build a watertight case that will support successful prosecution,” said Major-General Gerber.Colonel Magonseni said the two suspects are expected to appear before the Nelspruit Magistrate’s Court once all administrative processes have been finalised.
