Former clerk defrauds ex-boss over 900k in Musina

The Hawks in Limpopo, on Wednesday, arrested a former accounting clerk [55] for allegedly defrauding her ex-boss R896 000 in Musina.

It is alleged that during the period between April 2018 and November 2019, the suspect was employed as an accounting clerk responsible for receiving purchase orders, invoices and loading creditors for payments.

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She allegedly created a fictitious company and made misrepresentations by using the company’s logo and provided her personal bank account to the clients to make payments into her bank account.

An internal audit was conducted and revealed discrepancies on the invoices and company’s bank records. During the audit, it was established that the company suffered a loss of more than R896 000.

A FORMER ACCOUNTING CLERK HAS BEEN ARRESTED IN MUSINA FOR DEFRAUDING HER FORMER BOSS 900K

A case docket of fraud was opened and registered at Musina police station then transferred to the Polokwane-based Hawks SCCI for further investigations. The investigation was thoroughly conducted. After revealing concrete evidence, the SCCI referred the case to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) for decision.

Subsequent to that, a warrant of arrest was authorised against the suspect. She was traced and arrested at Musina. She is expected to make her first appearance before the Musina Magistrate Court on 20 February 2025.

Head of the Hawks in Limpopo Province Major General (Adv) Gopz Govender praised the investigators for their efforts and skills displayed during the investigation of this matter.