Insurance murders: Rachel Kutumela’s daughter and sister arrested
Kutumela's daughter (27) and sister (47) face various charges including murder, fraud and money laundering.
POLOKWANE – The daughter (27) of Sergeant Rachel Kutumela and her sister (47) was arrested earlier today.
The duo is accused of playing a role in the six insurance murder cases that Kutumela (43) was arrested for last Thursday.
It is alleged she cashed out over R10m between 2019 and 2024.
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Police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe said Kutumela’s family members were arrested in Mabokelele village in Moletjie by the Limpopo Police’s Tracking Team.
“The investigating officer for this case obtained a J50 warrant of arrest. The pair is expected to appear together with the accused in the Polokwane Magistrate Court tomorrow on various charges including murder, fraud and money laundering,” she said.
Kutumela, dubbed Rosemary 2.0 by the public, was arrested last Thursday (October 10) following a lengthy investigation by Captain Keshi Mabunda on allegations that she fraudulently benefited from funeral, accidental and life police cover from various banks and insurance companies.
She faces six counts of premeditated murder, 12 counts of fraud and defeating the ends of justice and is expected to apply for bail on Friday.
