Joburg fraud syndicate accused who allegedly scammed US company appear in court

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Seven suspects alleged to be part of a Johannesburg-based fraud syndicate made their first appearance in the Palm Ridge commercial crimes court on Friday.

The accused were named as Emmanuel Opeyemi Akindunmade, 42, Nomzamo Buthelezi, 25, Lerato Letsholo, 28, Ifeanyi Onyeama, 38, Olatunde Bada, 26, Vintam Magamba, 31, and Sunday Ajayi, 38. raids by the Hawks and the US Secret Service on several residences across Johannesburg.

Accused three, Lerato Letsholo, told the court she would be seeking the services of a private lawyer. The matter was postponed to April 8, when the accused will be expected to apply for bail. Hawks head Lt-Gen Godfrey Lebeya commended the work of the multidisciplinary team which led to the arrests. In October last year the Hawks raided properties and arrested eight people associated with notorious Nigerian organised crime group Black Axe.

 

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