A woman who believed that by handing over her bank card to an unknown person would make a quick buck was bitterly disappointed when the plan backfired. Police have now infiltrated a syndicate that they believe is conning people out of their hard-earned money. This story began on February 13 when a woman was at a local bank and she was approached by an unknown woman who asked for her bank card and promised that more money will be deposited into her account.
The woman was hooked and handed her bank card over. “Instead of the complainant’s money multiplying, an amount of R1 400 was withdrawn from her account,” said police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel TM Mabaso.Once the case was opened, Estcourt Detectives carefully followed the suspect’s trail.
Recently two suspects aged 28 and 30 were arrested and found in possession of various bank, grant and transport cards as well as laptops, Identity Documents, cell phones and cash. They were charged for theft by false pretence. Based on their investigation, police believe that the suspects are involved in a syndicate.
“The suspects appeared before the Estcourt Magistrates Court on Monday, May 11 and their bail was successfully opposed whilst further investigation is on-going,” added Lt Col Mabaso. The arrests have been commended by Cluster Commander Brigadier Reynders and Station Commander Colonel Kheswa.
