Limpopo insurance fraud murders: Sergeant had 5 luxury vehicles
A law enforcement officer facing premeditated murder, fraud and other charges is due to again appear in court next week.
The policewoman arrested for six insurance fraud murders made a brief, dramatic appearance in the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court this morning.
Sergeant Rachel Raesetja Kutumela (43), a Senwabarwana Police Station officer, is charged with 11 counts of fraud, six counts of premeditated murder and two counts of defeating the ends of justice, between 2019 and 2024.
She appeared in court covering her face but was asked to reveal her face after applications by the media to follow the case were approved.
Kutumela, dubbed Rosemary 2.0 by the public, was arrested on Thursday following a lengthy investigation by Captain Keshi Mabunda on allegations that she fraudulently benefited from funeral, accidental and life policy cover from various banks and insurance companies.
Her alleged crimes are similar to those of Rosemary Ndlovu, a former policewoman who was found guilty of the death of six people between 2012 and 2018, who also benefited from life policies.
Mabunda is known for his exceptional work in dismantling insurance fraud syndicates and was responsible for Ndlovu’s case.
Family members of the deceased told the Polokwane Observer that Kutumela owned two Range Rovers, a Land Cruiser, a BMW 3 Series and a Mercedes-Benz.
Among the family present was Mamoloko Machabela, a relative of a disabled man whose body was found dumped in a river near Ga-Mashashane.
The case has been postponed to October 18 for the application of bail.
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