NORTH WEST – A 59-year-old woman has been summoned to appear in court for four counts of fraud worth approximately R121 500-00. Investigations by the Hawks’ Serious Commercial Crime Investigation team revealed that the suspect allegedly purported to be working with the National Empowerment Fund.
She reportedly approached unsuspecting entrepreneurs and offered to assist them with their business plans, applications for business funding and sourcing of projects.
A fee of R27 000-00 was allegedly charged for her services, however she did not fulfil her promises to her clients. She allegedly also charged an additional fee for petrol.
The suspect is expected to make her first appearance before the Klerksdorp Magistrate’s Court on 27 May 2022 where she will be facing charges of fraud.