Theft from homes is on the increase and this can be attributed to a couple of factors as shown on a social media video recently. The criminals are becoming more brazen and find ways of circumventing security systems. Carelessness or…
A new year has dawned and with it a new wave of thefts in Port Alfred. Once again, copper pipes are being targeted. Theft from motor vehicles has also increased as people drop their guard and become complacent. We appeal to the public not…
Absa Bank’s special investigations head Wayne Van Huyssteen has warned the Port Alfred public to be vigilant of con artists who are fleecing people of their hard-earned money. Van Huysteen, a former policeman, took to the podium at the…
The CPF is going to host an open meeting to promote awareness about scams on August 6, at which they are hoping to have representatives from various banking institutions present. At this meeting, the venue of which is still to be…
The CPF executive would like to thank the South African Police Service, security companies, Talk of the Town and the public who read these reports for their ongoing commitment to lowering the crime statistics in Port Alfred. “It is with…
It’s the festive season and for most that means time to relax and unwind with family and friends. It’s also when scammers intensify their efforts, because people are less vigilant and possibly have a bit more money than usual. According…
Port Alfred Police are concerned about the recent increase in online fraud cases reported over the past month and a half when 14 cases have been reported. The same modus operandi were used in all of these cases. Here is what happens: The…
In just four months, the former finance manager of a furniture shop did her employer and its insurers out of R600 000, by using the details of dead people to process fraudulent claims. Unathi Faith Golela, 39, was sentenced by the Port…
R3,4 billion has been voluntarily returned to the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) by employers who benefited from the Covid-19 Temporary Employer-Employee Relief Scheme (Covid-19 TERS). The figure was revealed by UIF Commissioner,…
The Bellville commercial crimes court has slapped a Cape Town online dating scammer with a seven-year jail sentence. Christiano Ogbeifun, 50, entered into a plea and sentencing agreement with the state after admitting to targeting…
The SA Post Office (Sapo) has warned the public about e-mails meant to convince the receiver to pay money into the accounts of fraudsters. “Members of the public receive an e-mail stating a parcel addressed to them is being retained…
A 38-year-old woman who fabricated her credentials for an acting magistrate position has been sentenced to 36 months of correctional supervision for fraud. Ruwaidah Henney was convicted and sentenced in the Bloemfontein magistrate’s…
A clerk who defrauded the SA Rugby Union (Saru) of more than R3m will spend seven years behind bars and her husband must clean a police station for his role in the crime. The Bellville specialised commercial crimes court sentenced…
Nine people, including former municipal officials in Nelson Mandela Bay, have been arrested for fraud, corruption and money laundering amounting to more than R56m. The suspects , aged between 30 and 60, were arrested by the Hawks. They…
Two allegedly bogus Eastern Cape doctors were arrested by the Hawks and police for practicing medicine without valid licences or the necessary qualifications. The two were arrested in an operation in Butterworth, where they are accused of…
