A 42-year-old suspect arrested this morning in Petrus Steyn, Free State, on charges of fraud and impersonating the National Head of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation DPCI, is expected to appear in the Pretoria Magistrates Court on Monday.
It is alleged that last year the suspect contacted a prominent Gauteng businessman via WhatsApp, falsely claiming to be the national leader of the Hawks, Lieutenant General Godfrey Lebeya.
The suspect allegedly told the victim that his cell phone had been hacked and requested the victims personal information under the guise of assisting with a security breach.
It is alleged that last year, the suspect contacted a prominent Gauteng-based businessman via WhatsApp, falsely claiming to be the Hawks National Head, Lieutenant General Godfrey Lebeya. The suspect allegedly told the victim that their mobile phone had been hacked and, under the guise of assisting with a security breach, requested the victims personal information.
Hawks national spokesperson, Brigadier Thandi Mbambo, has warned communities against making any payments to police officers, emphasising that they are not authorised to solicit money for services rendered.
