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WESTERN CAPE – Patrick Emeka Offor (49) pleaded guilty on charges of dealing in drugs and contravening the Immigration Act when he appeared at the Khayelitsha Priority Court on Monday, 31 May 2021.

He was subsequently sentenced to twelve (12) years imprisonment for dealing in drugs, of which four (4) years was suspended for five years. A further four (4) years sentence for contravening the Immigration Act was imposed on him, both sentences are said to run concurrently.

He was on 08 September 2020 arrested during a search and seizure operation conducted by the Hawks’ South African Narcotics Enforcement Bureau team in Cape Town together with Crime Intelligence CI (Anti-Narcotics) and SAPS OPS Team. 12 kg of TIK with a street value of R3 million was found concealed in the wardrobe at the premises on Brand Street, Bellville South where a search warrant was executed.

Offor will effectively serve eight (8) years direct imprisonment, thereafter serving the sentence he will be deported.

Source: South African Police Service

NORTHERN CAPE – A 36-year-old suspect is expected to appear before the Kimberley Magistrate’s Court today for corruption.

The suspect was arrested on Tuesday, 01 June 2021 by the Hawks Serious Corruption Investigation team following a tipoff regarding an attempt to entice an Immigration Officer.

The suspect allegedly approached the official and offered a R2000-00 gratification for the release of his niece who was arrested for being in the country illegally. He was arrested soon after he had handed over the R2000-00 to the official.

Source: South African Police Service

EASTERN CAPE – Dr Tony Moodley (66) appeared at the Gqeberha Specialised Commercial Crime Court on the 01 June 2021 for sentencing on multiple charges of Road Accident Fund (RAF) fraud to the tune of R2.25 Million.

His sentencing is a consequence of repeated court appearances and a subsequent conviction on the 14 December 2020.

The Serious Commercial Crime Investigation revealed that Doctor Moodley orchestrated RAF claims on 17 June 2007, for 83 patients he reportedly attended to, of which some were undeserving. These patients were said to have been involved in a head-on collision that took place between two buses on 16 June 2007 at Walmer in Gqeberha.

The claims were lodged with the local Attorneys who claimed on behalf of the passengers from RAF. Consequently, cash to the combined value of R2,25 million was paid out for all claimants. Moodley is said to have received kickbacks from the undeserving claimants.

Later on, Road Accident Fund uncovered some inconsistencies after looking at the order of events and reported the matter to the Hawks Serious Commercial Crime Investigation team in Gqeberha for a further probe which led to his arrest on 02 July 2015. The doctor was released on warning the very same day.

Dr Moodley was sentenced to 36 months correctional supervision and 576 hours community service at Livingstone Hospital.

Source: South African Police Service

GAUTENG – The Palm Ridge Specialised Commercial Crimes Court granted R3000-00 bail to alleged fraudster, Mduduzi Nhlapo (33) who is facing charges of fraud.

It is alleged that Nhlapo submitted fraudulent bank statements and payslips when applying for vehicle finance of R696 000-00 at a Malboro Merceds Benz dealership in April 2017.

The Hawks’ Serious Commercial Crime Investigation in Johannesburg executed the warrant of arrest on Saturday and subsequently charged Nhlapo for fraud at his Orlando East home in Soweto.

Nhlapo appeared in the Palm Ridge Specialised Commercial Crimes Court on Monday and was granted bail. The case is postponed to 24 June for disclosure where he will be joining his co-accused girlfriend, Ntandokuhle Khumalo (30). Khumalo was arrested in December 2018 for the same fraud offense and released on bail.

Source: South African Police Service

GQEBERHA – A 25-year-old gang affiliate appeared in the Gqeberha magistrate court this morning on multiple charges after being arrested by Flying Squad members on Sunday afternoon, 30 May 2021.

It is alleged that at about 15:45, Flying Squad members responded to information received about suspicious activity of a gang member driving in a maroon Datsun Go with no registration plates. The vehicle was spotted in Military Road in North End and when the suspect noticed the police vehicle, he jumped out and started to run. He was apprehended and on searching him, a firearm was found on his waist as well as 3 packets of tik and cash. The Datsun Go however sped off.

The suspect was detained on charges of illegal possession of a firearm, illegal possession of ammunition as well as illegal possession of drugs. The firearm was reported stolen in a robbery in January 2021 in Motherwell.

Cheslin McCabe remains in custody until his next court appearance on 08 June 2021.

Source: South African Police Service

DURBAN – Chatsworth Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit are appealing to members of the community with regards to a missing teenager Njabulo Bekwa who is 16-years-old. He was last seen on 23 May 2021 when he left from his home at Welbedatch West in Chatsworth. He was last seen wearing short pants, sandals and a grey hooded jacket. He is medium in complexion and is medium built. The reason for his disappearance is unknown.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is urged to contact Detective Warrant Officer Sulaiman at Chatsworth FCS Unit on 083 371 5600 alternatively call Crime Stop on 08600 10111.

Source: South African Police Service