A major breakthrough was made in Malamulele outside Giyani this morning, September 19, when a 26 years old man was arrested for theft by false pretenses.

‘The suspect was defrauding people by promising to give them jobs in Government Departments for an amount of R5 000 per post. After his activities were reported the Police, a special Intelligent Led Joint Operation was conducted which led to the arrest of this suspect,’ .Lt Col Moatshe Ngoepe said.

The suspect, who is a resident of Bolobedu outside Tzaneen was found in possession of  CV’s from different people as well as ID documents

The suspect will appear before the Malamulele Magistrate Court soon, on a series of fraud and theft by false pretense cases.

Police investigations are still continuing.

Anyone who might have been a victim of this scam, may contact Brigadier Maluleke at 082 565 7287 or the nearest Police Station or the crime stop number 0860010111 or the crime line sms 32211.

Members of the community are once-more advised to be vigilant enough at all times and avoid being lured into this type of  scams because there is NO employment which requires upfront payment for the assumption of duty.

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