Senior State Officials Arrested

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FREE STATE – Three senior government officials, a former Head of Department and a retiree from the Free State Department of Agriculture and Rural Development were arrested by the Hawks Serious Corruption Investigation team on Monday for alleged corruption, fraud and money laundering of over R244 million. The suspects aged between 39 and 59-year-old are […]


Hawks dismiss malicious fake news on fraud and corruption allegations against Rand West Municipality

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GAUTENG – The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) has learned of malicious fake news doing the rounds on social media that all fraud and corruption allegations against the Rand West Municipality have been cleared. A report underwritten by a “Shane Dladla” was brought to the DPCI’s attention on Sunday indicating that “a public report […]


Hawks refute fake news story

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PRETORIA – The Sunday Tribune newspaper recently published a story headlined: “Hawks Report clears Lindiwe Sisulu’s advisor of Wrongdoing”. It described how Mphumzi Mdekazi the Advisor to Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has been cleared of all wrongdoing according to a leaked report by the National Head of the Directorate for Priority […]


Hawks seek community assistance with two fraud cases

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The hawks seeks assistance from the public who might have knowledge of the whereabouts of Cannon Mohammed Phiri (35), and Sandile Mashazi (35), who are sought on two unrelated fraud cases. It is alleged that in June 2015, a victim was deceitfully made to pay half of R524 000 as capital for operating costs of […]


Hawks investigator sentenced for fraud, money laundering

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The National Head of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, the Hawks, Lieutenant General Godfrey Lebeya has expressed disappointment in the conduct of an officer who was convicted for fraud and money laundering. “It is disappointing that some officers still involve themselves in criminal activities. We hope [the conviction] serves to remind those within our […]


Hawks imposters arrested

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Three suspects, allegedly impersonating Hawks investigators, were arrested in an undercover operation on Wednesday. The suspects, aged between 33 and 51, with one posing as a Major General, were arrested by the Serious Corruption Investigation unit at a hideout in Midrand, the Hawks said. The arrest followed a complaint from a prominent businessman about a […]


Hawks Captain in court for fraud

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Northern Cape – The Acting National Head of the Hawks, Lieutenant General Yolisa Matakata, has been alarmed by yet another member of the unit who was arrested for alleged fraud. Captain Stefanus Nicolaas van Rooi (50) was arrested by Hawks members on Thursday, and appeared at Springbok Magistrates court on charges of fraud and money […]


Traffic examiners arrested for fraud and corruption

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NORTH WEST: The Hawks in the North West have arrested nine traffic examiners, a driving school owner and a driving school administration clerk for fraud and corruption. Rosemond Masego Buys(42), John Mvalele Mabovu(42), Aobakwe Malwane(32),Jan Danie Vivier(65), Ipeleng Consolation Kabikunoa(40), Senyarelo Phistus Gaedie(42), Kelebogile Patricia Kalebe(34), Sammy Dikgang Ntombeni(43) and Keleabetswe Johanna Ntombeni(28) were all […]


Warrants of Arrests Issued for Eight to Face Fraud and Corruption Charges

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The East London Magistrate’s Court has issued a warrant of arrest for eight people facing charges of fraud and corruption, the Hawks said on Monday. The suspects include government officials and company directors, who failed to hand themselves to the Hawks Task Team members last Friday. “Company directors and senior municipal officials are not above […]


Hawks nab suspects for roadworthiness fraud

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Today’s Fraud News from around the world: Hawks nab suspects for roadworthiness fraud: The Hawks and crime intelligence officials have arrested three suspects accused of fraudulently issuing roadworthy certificates in the North West.: Google Alert – Fraud Canadian Businesses In 'Huge Denial' About Fraud: “Incidents of fraud are rising every year, yet an overwhelming majority […]