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Christopher Singo, provincial spokesperson for the Hawks, said Ntshasa was arrested on Monday (15\/08) at his hiding place in Gauteng. He said the suspect was apprehended by Gauteng-based members of Crime Intelligence in West Rand, Hawks\u2019 Serious Organised Crime Investigation in East Rand, K9 and Flying Squad.<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"p\">Ntshasa is remanded in custody after appearing in the Ladybrand Magistrate Court on Tuesday (16\/08). He faces charges ranging from fraud, money laundering, contravention of section 7 of financial advisory and intermediary services act and contravention of section 11 of Banks Act. He is expected to reappear on 23 August for bail application.<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"p\">According to Singo, 500 victims have opened cases thus far \u2013 seemingly after losing money invested in Ntshasa\u2019s bogus investment scheme. The victims became aware they were scammed after the company disappeared from where it initially operated from in Ladybrand. 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