A couple was released on an R5 000 bail each following its brief appearance in the Nelspruit Magistrates Court on Tuesday for alleged fraud and money laundering.
According to Hawks spokesperson Captain Dineo Lucy Sekgotodi, the couple was arrested on Tuesday by the Hawks’ Serious Commercial Crime Investigation in connection with four counts of fraud which includes forgery and uttering as well as money laundering.
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“The accused who owns Bundu Lodge in partnership with a 3rd party allegedly created and submitted fraudulent invoices purported to be owed by the lodge in September 2018.
“The invoices amounting to over R200 000 were for services that were never rendered and the money was allegedly paid into their personal accounts without the knowledge of the third partner,” Captain Sekgotodi said.
Sekgotodi said the alleged dealings were discovered during an inspection by the partner who called the Hawk’s to look onto the couple.
The case has been postponed to 22 September 2020.
