Two suspects aged between 32 and 45 have been arrested by Mthatha-based members of the Hawks in a joint operation with SA Post Office (Sapo) and the National Prosecuting Authority.
This after allegations of fraud which were levelled against the duo.
According to the police, the two are former employees of Sapo based in Butterworth, where they worked as tellers.
Warrant Officer Ndiphiwe Mhlakuvana said the suspects were responsible for making South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) payments at a cash pay point.
“Between September 2020 and April 2022 both suspects allegedly colluded in common purpose to unlawfully and intentionally flout social grant payment procedure and diverted the transaction into their pockets,” said Mhlakuvana.
“It is alleged that the suspects prejudiced Sassa an amount of over R4.1-million for their personal benefit.
“The matter was reported to the Mthatha-based serious commercial crime investigation of the Hawks for probing, which resulted in their arrest.
The suspects are expected to make their first appearance at the Mthatha Specialised Commercial Crime Court soon.
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