Hawks catch motorcyclist for fraudulent hit and run claim
The Hawks in Gqeberha have arrested a 46-year-old motorcyclist who allegedly tried to defraud the Road Accident Fund to the tune of over R1.3m for a hit and run accident which never happened.
IoL reports that the Hawks’ Serious Corruption Investigation team arrested the suspect, Bantu Hoho on Monday.
He had submitted a claim to the RAF allegedly falsely claiming to be involved in a hit and run accident.
The suspect appeared at the Gqeberha Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday and his matter was postponed to tomorrow.
He has been released on a warning.
Police spokesperson Captain Yolisa Mgolodela said the R1.3m claim was to submitted to RAF offices in Gqeberha by attorneys, as instructed by the accused.
Mgolodela further added that a case of fraud was reported to the Hawks for criminal investigation, leading to his arrest.
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