Woman in court for allegedly defrauding Limpopo company of over R1.6m
The company who she reportedly defrauded only found out about the illegal dealings after a financial audit, says the Hawks.
LIMPOPO – The Hawks’ Serious Commercial Crime Investigation unit have arrested a 33-year-old woman for defrauding a company in Hoedspruit of over R1 million in 2019.
The woman was reportedly employed as a financial administration manager at the said company during the period and was arrested yesterday (Wednesday, 24 February).
According to a statement issued by Hawks Spokesperson, Capt Matimba Maluleke the woman defrauded the company over R1.6 million between 28 January 2019 and 24 October 2019.
“It is alleged that the suspect created fictitious claims of services rendered to the company and then transferred the money into personal bank accounts.”
Matimba added that the financial irregularities were only discovered when the company was audited.
The suspect faces charges related to fraud and is expected to appear in the Hoedspruit Periodical Court on Thursday, 25 February.
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