SAPS charges woman with R3-million fraud
“She provided her own bank account details, leading the complainant to transfer the substantial sum under false pretences.”
Eunice Tshiane (49) handed herself to the Germiston-based Hawks’ Serious Commercial Crime Unit on April 11 and now faces charges of theft and fraud amounting to R3m.
Warrant Officer Thatohatsi Mavimbela said it is alleged that between 2022 and 2023, Tshiane, posing as the attorney representing the complainant in a property purchase, deceived the victim via email.
“She provided her own bank account details, leading the complainant to transfer the substantial sum under false pretences. Investigators later traced the funds to Ghana,” said Mavimbela.
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Tshiane made her initial court appearance at the Germiston Magistrate’s Court on the same day, where the court granted her bail of R5 000.
She remained in custody after failing to meet the bail requirements.
The case was postponed to April 25 pending further investigation.
