Gqeberha Specialised Commercial Crimes Court convicted Jonathan Simon Blow (52) on September 6 for charges of theft and fraud from his clients, Sunridge Superspar and Despatch Superspar.
According to Hawks spokesperson, Captain Yolisa Mgolodela, during the period between July, 3, 2020, and September 19, 2022, Blow appointed as the accounting officer for Sunridge Superspar and Despatch Superspar was given full access and administration rights to the two entities trading bank accounts used in the operation of the businesses in order to effectively render the aforesaid services.
“In addition to the fees for which he had invoiced the businesses he intentionally and unlawfully transferred cash to the value of more than R40 million from Sunridge Superspar and more than R11 million from Despatch Superspar to his bank account as confirmed by the investigations of Serious Commercial Crime Investigation of the Hawks in Gqeberha,” said Mgolodela.
She said that Blow was arrested on March 24 this year and was remanded in custody ever since his arrest.
“He was convicted by the Specialised Commercial Crimes Court in Gqeberha on September 6,” said Mgolodela.
She said that that matter was remanded to November 23 for pre-sentencing and psychology reports.
“A thumbs up is given to the investigating team for their earnestness and zeal in conducting their investigative duties,” Mgolodela.
