BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WBNG) — A Johnson City man was arraigned in federal court on charges including access device fraud, theft of government property and aggravated identity theft, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
On Monday, Nov. 2, 59-year-old David Darling appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Miroslav Lovric after an Albany federal grand jury returned an indictment in September 2026.
“As alleged in the indictment, this defendant used an unauthorized ATM card to withdraw funds intended for a deceased beneficiary for nearly six years, resulting in a Social Security program loss of over $109,000,” said First Assistant U.S. Attorney John A. Sarcone III.
Sarcone said the office remains dedicated to prosecuting individuals who steal federal funds intended for living beneficiaries relying on public assistance.
“This case reflects our unwavering commitment to protecting the integrity of…
THE ISUZU MOTORS PAYROLL FRAUD (GQEBERHA, SA)
Date: February 16, 2026 Perpetrator: Natasja Slabbert (42)
Case Description: In a case that hit home for the Eastern Cape business community, Natasja Slabbert, a payroll administrator at Isuzu Motors South Africa’s Struandale plant, was arrested for an alleged R10.5 million fraud. The scheme, which began surfacing in late 2024, exploited the very systems designed to manage employee compensation. Slabbert allegedly manipulated payroll records to create false entries that appeared as legitimate deductions and contributions on employee payslips. In reality, these “deductions” were being diverted into her personal bank account.
The fraud was only uncovered after diligent employees noticed that their net “take-home” pay was significantly lower than expected, despite the gross amounts on their payslips remaining high. Following a thorough probe by the Hawks’ Serious Commercial Crime Investigation team and the NPA’s Specialised Commercial Crime Unit, it was discovered that in August 2024 alone, over R626,000 was unlawfully transferred. Slabbert was granted bail of R5,000 on February 17, 2026, and the case has been postponed to later in the month for further legal proceedings. This case highlights the critical need for “segregation of duties” in payroll departments, as a single point of failure allowed for the systematic siphoning of millions over nearly two years.
Link to Original: PE Express – Isuzu Payroll Fraud