Two men arrested in Germiston for suspected bank card and cellphone fraud
Germiston police arrested a 41-year-old and a 37-year-old on September 16 after finding multiple cellphones and bank cards linked to fraudulent accounts. Investigations suggest the suspects may be connected to ATM scams and illegal account activity in the area.
Two men, aged 41 and 37, were arrested in Germiston on September 16 for possessing multiple cellphones, and bank cards from various banks.
Police stopped and searched the two men near Golden Walk Mall after noticing them leaning on a silver Polo.
During the search, they found numerous bank cards with different names, and cellphones.
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Despite the suspects’ attempts to negotiate and avoid arrest, police took them into custody for suspected stolen cards and cellphones.
Investigations revealed that the suspects were hiring people to open bank accounts for fraudulent purposes, and they may be linked to ATM scams in the area. Additionally, they face charges related to their immigration status.
“The suspects were detained at Germiston SAPS cells pending their appearance in the Germiston Magistrate’s Court,” said corporate communications officer for Germiston SAPS, Sergeant Maxwell Mabunda.
Station commander Brigadier Nonhlahla Shezi commended the team for their diligent work.
