Suspects in court for tender fraud

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Court appearance today of four people suspected to have defrauded unsuspecting victims of money in hopes of securing workers with government.

Police Spokesperson in the area Lieutenant Colonel Amanda Funani said the suspects approached unsuspecting contractors and promised them tenders in a condition that they first give them money to secure the contract.

“The victims would then be asked to deposit a certain amount of cash into an account in exchange for a tender.”

“Reports suggest that on Wednesday, 2 November 2022, the suspects who pretended to be North West government employees approached a 53-year-old victim and promised to award him a R58 million tender on condition that he gives them R40 000.00.”

“Consequently, the victim deposited R20 000.00 and committed to pay the remaining money later. He then informed the police and the suspects were ultimately apprehended by the National Organised Crime Unit, Tactical Response Team (TRT) and the Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Detectives after trying to meet up with the suspect.”

They were arrested this past Saturday and are due to make a court appearance at Wolmaransstad Magistrates’ Court today.