Ex-Home Affairs employee jailed for funeral insurance fraud
The former employee abused her access to the National Population Register to manipulate death records.
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Suspects allegedly linked to global fraud scheme arrested in multi-agency operation
Authorities allege the syndicate convinced individuals from countries such as Australia, the US, and the UK to invest more than R1 billion.
What the FSCA and retirement funds are doing to tackle arrears
Commissioner Unathi Kamlana is confident that within two years, arrears could be far less of a systemic problem.
VBS scandal: six convicted, 35 arrested – and more to come
Authorities have convicted six individuals in the VBS Mutual Bank fraud case, including former executives and municipal officials. However, with 29 accused still on trial and 43 more suspects under investigation, the case is far from over.
Banking sector providing the Hawks with tools to combat financial crime
The Digital and Financial Forensic Analysis Centre’s latest project is serving subpoenas electronically to obtain bank records.
Steinhoff’s fall: former CFO Ben la Grange sentenced
La Grange was sentenced to 10 years in prison, with five years suspended contingent on his co-operation with the State in future cases involving Steinhoff’s executives.
Scammers at work … from VAT fraud to fake invoices
Lieutenant General Godfrey Lebeya details the cases involving financial crimes investigated by the Hawks.
Jooste’s death won’t affect Steinhoff investigation
A former Steinhoff executive appeared in the Specialised Commercial Crimes Court on Friday charged with fraud and racketeering.
