Hawks warn civil servants in Standerton to watch out for bogus officers
They usually present a fraudulent warrant of arrest, stating charges such as fraud, maladministration, nepotism and theft.
The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation warned the community about bogus Hawks officers, claiming to be middle managers at the rank of colonel, attached to the head office of the directorate.
According to a statement of the Hawks, dated May 4, the suspects are targeting civil servants from different government departments, providing them with fraudulent documents alleging that a warrant of arrest has been issued against them.
They demand to meet with them regarding the ongoing investigation and demand money as gratification to ensure that the non-existent cases are withdrawn.
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They usually present a fraudulent warrant of arrest, stating charges such as fraud, maladministration, nepotism and theft.
The Hawks warned communities that no member will call or send anyone documents demanding money to withdraw charges or make legitimate cases disappear.
Several reports were received where fraudulent letters displaying the Hawks logo were sent to victims, purporting to be from the Hawks.
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The letters contain incorrect and improper writing formats, which are not consistent with their official correspondence.
Any person who receives such demands is requested to report the matter to the nearest police station or contact the Hawks directly.
Send an email to the Hawks Serious Corruption investigation commander Brigadier Ramakgoakgoa at Ramakgoakgoa@saps.gov.za or send it to the provincial head, Major General Gerber on GerberNJ@saps.gov.za
