Local Woman Arrested for Selling R2.2m House That Didn’t Belong to Her
- A 54-year-old woman allegedly sold a home that did not belong to her for R2.2 million to an unsuspecting buyer
- The home, which actually belonged to the Department of Public Works, was situated in Durban North, Kwa-Zulu Natal
- The victim became suspicious when he drove past the house and saw work being carried out on the property
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DURBAN - A 54-year-old woman has been taken into custody by the police after she allegedly sold a house in Durban North that did not belong to her.
The house, which was owned by the Department of Public works was sold for R2.2 million to an unsuspecting buyer.
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KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Hawks Spokesperson, Simphiwe Mhlongo reported that the victim became suspicious after he drove past the house and saw that renovations were being carried out on the property.
When he made inquiries he learned that the house did not belong to him at all and was owned by the Department of Public Works according to SABC News.
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He opened a case of fraud with the Durban North SAPS, more arrests are expected ad the woman will appear before the Durban Specialised Commercial Crime Court according to IOL.
SA outraged over 26 suspects in fake passport syndicate being out on bail
Earlier, Briefly News reported that the 27 individuals who were arrested in relation to Home Affairs passport syndicate last month made an appearance in the Krugersdorp Magistrate's Court on Thursday, 12 May for their bail hearing.
Among those arrested were two Home Affairs officials and a Pakistani man, believed to be the kingpin of the syndicate. The syndicate was allegedly selling fraudulent South African passports and documents.
The syndicate would pay locals R500 for use of their identity for the fake passport. The fake passport was then sold for R40 000 to foreign nationals.
The Magistrate's Court granted 26 of the 27 suspects bail of R2 000 each, however, the s alleged mastermind was denied bail and is to remain in jail, according to eNCA. The matter has been postponed until 5 July while investigations continue.
Source: Briefly News
