The Randfontein police have arrested a man believed to have been scamming job seekers by promising them jobs at a certain fee.
This comes after the police received a tip-off about the man who was said to be operating in Randfontein and its surrounds after he failed to deliver on his promises.
According to Randfontein SAPS spokesperson Captain Appel Ernst, the man was operating under a company called Thabo Investments and mining.
“Information received indicates that the man would recruit people for employement at a certain fee and promised that they would be employed by January 2014.
“He allegedly charged applicants a fee of R150,” says Ernst.
It is understood that the man would then conduct interviews with the prospective employees at a bar in Culemborg Park.
So far, approximately 200 people have fallen for this scam and police that this number is likely to grow as the investigation progresses.
Ernst urges everyone who might have fallen victim to this scam to cocontact Warrant Oficer Karlien Coombe On 011 278 8100.
Meanwhile, the suspect has appeared at the Randfontein Magistrates Court and is currently in custody.
