An Eastern Cape attorney has appeared in court over the alleged misappropriation of more than R3.2 million in RAF compensation.
A 54-year-old man and his business have been sentenced in connection with fraudulent VAT claims amounting to R4.7 million.
Megan Brooks and Leroy Bezuidenhout have been sentenced for a fraud and money laundering scheme that saw more than R1.7 million stolen from Keens Wholesalers.
A Mthatha law firm director has been summoned to court over the alleged theft of R433,000 in trust funds linked to an RAF compensation claim.
The NPA will oppose bail for KuGompo attorney Precious Muleya, accused of defrauding the RAF of approximately R5.2 million through allegedly fraudulent claims.
Pumelele Nono appeared in the Gqeberha Specialised Commercial Crimes Court on allegations of investment fraud involving over R4.9 million and money laundering.
Two women appeared in the Gqeberha Specialised Commercial Crimes Court on R2 000 bail after allegedly defrauding the Department of Labour of over R1 million.
More than 70 Port Alfred seniors attended a fraud awareness campaign following a reported rise in sophisticated imposter scams targeting the elderly.
Five members of one family have been sentenced for defrauding the Department of Employment and Labour of about R500,000 in a UIF fraud scheme.
Fraudulent VAT claims amounting to approximately R4.7 million have resulted in a conviction in a complex commercial crime case investigated by the Hawks.