LIMPOPO. – More than R1.1 million has allegedly been taken from a complainant in an alleged inheritance scam (scam) in which the victim was promised US$30.4 million (approximately R600 million). Five suspects, including two companies, remain in custody in connection with the case, which has been postponed to 2 November.
Col. Avele Fumba, Hawks spokesperson, says the complainant was allegedly instructed to pay clearing fees before the alleged inheritance funds could be paid out. The complainant allegedly paid more than R1.1 million before the fraud was discovered. The Hawks' serious corruption investigation unit in Phalaborwa investigated the flow of funds, identified further possible victims and arrested the suspects under Operation Shayinduku. They appeared in the Bolobedu magistrate's court on 27 October and face charges of fraud, theft and money laundering.
The case has been postponed to 2 November 2026 for a formal bail application. Maj. Gen. Gopz Govender, provincial head of the Hawks in Limpopo, warns the public to be cautious of promises of quick riches.
This article is an automatic English translation of a Nuusflits article originally published in Afrikaans. Read the Afrikaans original.
