Fake Wesbank agent sentenced for R300K fraud scam in Limpopo

The Giyani Commercial Crime Court, Limpopo, has convicted and sentenced Zandile Nyandeni [34] for fraud amounting to R312 000.00 committed in Malamulele.

On 06 December 2023, Zandile contacted a male complainant telephonically, claiming that she could assist him in reducing his bank credit, allegedly because he had been selected as one of the bank’s honest customers.

He was instructed to deposit money to “open a file” and start the documentation process. Between 06 December 2023 and 15 January 2024, the complainant deposited a total of R312 000.00.

Her number appeared on the complainant’s phone through Truecaller as “Zandile Nyandeni- Wesbank.

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However, Investigations revealed that Zandile was not employed by Wesbank, but had previously worked as a call centre agent in Randburg, Gauteng, and that the money was deposited into her personal bank account.

A warrant of arrest was issued and she was traced and arrested at Alexandra Township in Gauteng on 04 June 2024.

On 09 March 2026, the accused pleaded guilty to fraud and asked the court and the complainant for forgiveness.

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She was sentenced to a R400 000 fine or eight years’ imprisonment. However, she failed to pay the fine.

The Provincial Commissioner of Police in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, welcomed the conviction and commended the investigating officer for securing justice.

“This conviction demonstrates SAPS’ commitment to combating fraud and protecting the public from scammers who exploit people through deception,” she said.

“We urge community members to remain vigilant and verify any financial offers before making payments,” added Lieutenant General Hadebe.