Lately, one of the biggest risks residents of eMalahleni face is being robbed. Withdrawing large amounts of money have shown its danger, and once again we have another victim.
Mr Samuel Mavuso withdrew money from inside the bank, where after he went to his business premise on the R555.
“As I stopped, a white bakkie and a vehicle pulled in, demanding the money I just withdrew. The suspects pointed a firearm in my direction, saying that they have all the information and want the money,” said Mavuso on Tuesday, May 22.
The money was withdrawn from First National Bank at the Saveways branch and Mavuso said that the reason for his withdrawal is that he needed to pay his workers.
“The police did take a statement and I provided them with all the information I have, but I have heard nothing in this regard yet,” Mavuso added.
This incident follows numerous similar incidents reported in the WITBANK NEWS, the most recent one where the late Mr Pien Pui-da lost his life in a shooting incident on Monday, April 30.
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He withdrew a large amount of money, where he was suspectedly followed from the bank and shot in front of Clearwater Estate, Gate 2.
Two other incidents took place, one at a bank in Klipfontein on Friday, April 30 where after a victim was robbed of all the money she withdrew. In this instance, she made prior arrangements as per order from the bank, the previous day.
In the same area, on the same day another victim was robbed of money he just withdrew inside the bank.
In all abovementioned cases, the suspects allegedly asked the victims for the money they just withdrew. The robberies take place minutes after the victims leave the bank.
Police spokesperson, Sgt David Ratau did urge the community in a previous article to not withdraw large amounts of money and to rather do electronic payments.
First National Bank was contacted for feedback and Lee-Anne van Zyl, Chief Executive Officer of FNB Points of Presence said:
“The bank has zero tolerance towards criminality and the safety of our customers is of utmost importance. The bank will cooperate with any police investigation to get to the bottom of the reported criminal incident.”
