
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.

Authorities allege the syndicate convinced individuals from countries such as Australia, the US, and the UK to invest more than R1 billion.

With over 40 warnings issued this year, the FSCA is urging the public to steer clear of investment offers on social media that promise unrealistic returns and falsely claim ties to trusted financial brands.

From Facebook investment scams to impersonators posing as Sygnia’s CEO, the FSCA has issued multiple warnings against unauthorised operators.

Victims of the Ant Ranch scheme will receive a share of the R475 000 held in terms of a preservation order. However, the money may not go far in reimbursing their losses.