TWO robbery-syndicate accused recently appeared in Durban Magistrates Court, after being linked to a string of robbery and kidnapping cases.
According to Capt Muzi Maphumulo from eTthekwini Central Cluster SAPS, it is alleged that the accused were operating as a syndicate between Mtubatuba and Durban.
“It is alleged that the accused would follow their victims from banks or shops.”
“They would touch the victims with something that caused them to become unconscious or disorientated. The accused would then kidnap the victims by putting them in a vehicle and later rob them of money and their belongings,” he said.
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Maphumulo said in other instances the allegation is that the accused would draw the attention of their target by putting down a roll of money in front of them, offering to split it with the victims and then luring them into a car, where they would rob them.
“The accused also appeared at Mtubatuba Magistrates Court on 25 June where they were refused bail. This is one of the syndicate crimes which is happening throughout the province. More complainants are expected to come forward to link the suspects to their crimes,” he said.
Maphumulo said the accused would be kept at Durban Central for further investigation.
Anyone who may have been a victim of the accused or has any information, can contact the investigating detective, Const NM Msane, on 031 325 4041.
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