The Volksrust Regional Court sentenced Thokozani Goodwill Ndlovu (35), a bank employee, to 10 years imprisonment for each of two counts of theft and five years imprisonment for the third count of theft.
According to a media statement from the provincial commissioner of the SAPS, dated May 3, Ndlovu worked hard to gain his employer’s trust and got recognition when entrusted with the responsibility of taking care of the day-to-day operation of the bank’s ATMs.
Ndlovu enriched himself instead of rendering loyal services to his employer and clients. More than R500 000 went missing over three days in November 2018.
An internal investigation identified Ndlovu as the prime suspect. The bank then laid a formal charge with the SAPS in Volksrust.
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Police investigated and arrested Ndlovu in March 2019.
His sentences will run concurrently. Regarding the 25-year imprisonment, he is expected to serve 20 years behind bars.
The court further ruled that his pension be forfeited to the bank to compensate for the loss.
Lieutenant General Semakaleng Daphney Manamela warned employees against any form of corruption.
She also warned community members to avoid illicit quick-cash-making activities because they might lead to prison terms.
