Sheila Seba Graig (44), made a brief appearance at the Nelspruit Magistrate’s Court today after she was arrested and charged for the alleged kidnapping of a 1-month old baby boy.
It is alleged that on Monday, August 12, the suspect arrived at the Nelspruit SAPS Community Service Centre with the baby and told officers she needed to complete an affidavit to enable her to adopt the child. When asked about the whereabouts of the biological mother, she reportedly presented a signed affidavit as if it was from the mother who is based in Bellville, Cape Town.
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Graig further gave the officers a contact number of which the phone was answered by a man who hung up when he heard it was the police on the line. The Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime Investigation team were informed about the matter and investigations revealed the baby was actually kidnapped after birth at a hospital in Bellville.
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The baby has since been taken to a place of safety while investigations continue. Meanwhile, Graig who faces charges of contravening the Trafficking in Persons Act, remains in custody and is expected back in court on August 20 for a formal bail application.
