R1.7 million pension stolen, suspect arrested in Camperdown

The teacher was allegedly defrauded of her pension by the suspect, who evaded police arrest for five years.

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A 33-YEAR-OLD-MAN, who is suspected of stealing a teacher’s pension worth R1.7 million, will appear in the Durban Magistrate’s Court today.

The man was arrested in Camperdown after he evaded police arrest for five years.

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“It is alleged, during October and November 2015, the complainant was robbed of her hard-earned pension money, with the hope of the money being doubled. The complainant was a teacher when she resigned and was defrauded of her pension to the sum of R1.7 million,” said KZN SAPS spokesman, Captain Nqobile Gwala.

If you are a victim of a similar crime, contact Captain Gumede on 082 331 9518 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111.

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