MBOMBELA-  A suspect who accused  the deputy president, David Mabuza of being part of a conspiracy to murder a local businessman was arrested on Wednesday.

Nomfundo Sambo(31)who masqueraded as Mabuza’s niece and used a false name(Thandeka Mabuza) is facing charges of alleged fraud, forgery and defeating the ends of justice.

This is after the Hawks launched investigations last year in November after the suspect made startling allegations in an affidavit that the deputy president was conspiring to murder an ecotourism business person.

The alleged incident is reportef to have took place in Johannesburg where a case was opened at Sandton Police Station.

According to the police, an investigation team followed all leads including consultation with other government departments for verification.

Based on the information obtained through section 205 of the Criminal Procedure Act of1997 that compels custodians to provide the information, the real person whose details appeared in the affidavit was traced.

The investigation has also revealed that huge amounts of money were paid to the deponent, co-incidentally, after deposing of the affidavit.

The suspect appeared at the Nelspruit District Court yesterday and was remanded in custody until her next appearance on March 26.