Author name: Lerato Mautla

Financial Crime Cases

Ex-bank employees defrauded a German R6.4 million

This week, our story is about Lwando Dingiswayo (33) and Mzwakhe Khumalo (33), ex-bank employees who worked for FNB’s Selby branch in Johannesburg. Mzwakhe was found guilty by the Gqeberha Specialised Commercial Crime Court as the leader of an intricate syndicate that defrauded FNB and a German client, Hans-Christian Bremm, of nearly R6.4 million. Keep […]

Financial Crime Cases

Gogo’s Inheritance Scammed – R1 million Gone

This week, our story is about a 67-year-old pensioner who was scammed by fraudsters who paid themselves R960 960.16 in 23 different transactions on the same day, into bank accounts held at the third respondent, the Red Bank, and the White Bank. They managed to do this after gaining control over her bank account. Let’s

Financial Crime Cases

Ex-bank consultant sentenced for fraud and cybercrime

This week our story is about an ex-bank consultant from Gqeberha that was sentenced 5 years for fraud and cybercrime. Lusanda Gloria Qose (35) was found guilty by the Gqeberha regional court for fraud, cybercrime and unlawful use of customer credentials. Lusanda committed the crimes between the months January and April in 2024 that involved

Financial Crime Cases

Couple launders $7 million in shell companies

Social media has created a dangerous new breed of “wealth”: luxury lifestyles, designer brands and polished high-quality images. This week, we are looking into the Turkish couple who “ventured into various businesses, including a chain of beauty salons spanning 36 Turkish provinces, a cosmetics line and a diamond brand.” Hebanna… in 36 provinces. Dilan and

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