POLOKWANE – Police have arrested a fourth suspect in connection with the R10m insurance murder, fraud, and money laundering case involving former police officer Rachel Kutumela and her family.

The latest arrest took place this morning (November 4), when a 54-year-old man, who is the brother of the accused, was apprehended in Molejie, outside Seshego.

The Limpopo police spokesperson Col Malesela Ledwaba said the suspect is facing charges of murder, fraud, and money laundering and is expected to appear before the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court tomorrow morning (November 5).

This development follows the arrest of the three main accused: former police sergeant Rachel Kutumela (43), her sister Anna Shokane (47), and daughter Florah Shokane (23) — who remain in custody after being denied bail.

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Kutumela, dubbed Rosemary 2.0 by the public, was arrested on October 10, 2024, following a lengthy investigation by Captain Keshi Mabunda on allegations that she fraudulently benefited from funeral, accidental and life police cover from various banks and insurance companies.

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The case, which has drawn national attention, has now been transferred to the Polokwane High Court for further proceedings.

Police confirmed that investigations are still ongoing as detectives work to uncover additional details surrounding the alleged murder-for-insurance scheme.