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This is subsequent to his arrest by the Mthatha based Hawk\u2019s Serious Commercial Crime Investigation on August 18, 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nkaqa made a brief appearance in court today, August 19 and the matter has been remanded to October 5, 2022 for copies of the docket. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hawks spokesperson Captain Yolisa Mgolodela said that it is alleged that between 2011 and 2015, Nkaqa fraudulently submitted funeral cover policy claim documents for seven people at Old Mutual Office in Lusikisiki using fraudulent birth certificates and identity documents. Mgolodela added that it is alleged that six of the people that &nbsp;Nkaqa covered in the policies were non-existing in the Department of Home Affairs population register. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOne of the people that he claimed for, is reported to still be alive and does not even know the suspect. When all the policies reached the waiting period, Nkaqa fraudulently submitted separate death claims using fictitious death certificate. 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