KWAZULU-NATAL – Two accused, Alex Njovuyalema (54) and Akhona Mbasane (38) briefly appeared in the Durban Regional Court today facing charges of theft, fraud and money laundering.

It is alleged that Njovuyalema use to pretend to be a salesman and would enticed potential buyers of second hand imported vehicles to purchase through him. He would show them various second hand vehicles and convinced them to either pay a deposit or full amount. Different victims paid an amount of up to R1 667 430.00 to the account number provided by him and no vehicles were delivered.

Number of case dockets were registered in Limpopo, KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng, Mpumalanga and Western Cape provinces. Intensive investigation was then conducted by Hawks members from Pietermaritzburg Serious Organised Crime Investigation hence they were arrested today. They were released on R20 000.00 bail each and the case was postponed to 6 October 2022.

Source: South African Police Service