Money interceptors arrested
JOBURG - An intensive investigation by Hillbrow police led to the arrest of two suspects for allegedly intercepting money market transfers at a supermarket.
An intensive investigation by Hillbrow police led to the arrest of two suspects for allegedly intercepting money market transfers at a supermarket.
Police spokesperson Constable Mduduzi Zondo said the suspects were facing charges of fraud and forgery. The suspects had allegedly unlawfully obtained pin codes that granted them access to withdraw money, which was intended for other people, at the money market.
Police are still investigating how the suspects were able to obtain the pin codes. Zondo said the suspects were working with other people who withdrew the money using their own ID documents and in return would be given a percentage of the unlawfully obtained money.
“The syndicate had been operating for some time and the investigation led to an arrest nearby the supermarket as they were about to make a withdrawal,” said Zondo. He added the suspects were found in possession of ID documents that were linked to the syndicate.
The suspects are expected to appear in the Hillbrow Magistrate’s Court soon. Police are expecting to make more arrests as they believe it is part of a bigger syndicate.
Zondo appealed to community members who had fallen victim to this syndicate to come forward. He also urged the public to exercise caution when transferring money via supermarkets.
Details: Warrant Offficer Klaas Maluleka 071 567 5740; Warrant Officer Kgoadiaka Mabusela 072 629 8908.
