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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

Fraud

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Africa

Nigeria Cracks Down on Fraud Hub in Lagos

Nigeria's anti-graft agency arrested 792 suspects, including 148 Chinese and 40 Filipino nationals, in a raid on Lagos' Big Leaf Building, a suspected fraud hub. According to Reuters, victims were allegedly lured with fake romance offers and coerced into bogus cryptocurrency investments. The arrests took place on December 10, according to EFCC spokesperson Wilson Uwujaren.

todayDecember 18, 2024 4

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Namibia

Minister Agnes Tjongarero Scammed of over 700 thousand

  The Sport, Youth, and National Service minister Agnes Tjongarero revealed she was defrauded of N$711,200 in personal savings, calling for a return to the practice of hiding money under mattresses. Her personal assistant, Jennifer Gomuses, was also scammed out of N$18,500. Tjongarero joins a growing list of government officials targeted by fraudsters in recent years. Previous victims include Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila and Minister Frans Kapofi. The police have […]

todayDecember 18, 2024 17

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South Africa

South Africa’s Home Affairs Dismisses 18 Officials in Anti-Corruption Crackdown

S.A's department of Home Affairs has dismissed 18 officials for various offences including fraud, corruption, and sexual harassment. These officials were involved in issues like granting fake identity documents, illegal marriage registrations, and improper visa approvals. Four others received warnings. Minister Leon Schreiber says these actions reflect the department's ongoing crackdown on corruption, with criminal charges to follow where necessary:  

todayNovember 21, 2024 19

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S.A Special Investigating Unit says it has recovered a record eight-billion-rand for the government

The S.A Special Investigating Unit says it has recovered a record eight-billion-rand for the government during the 2023/2024 financial year. This is a result of effective investigations, speedy litigation, and recovery processes. The bulk of the recoveries come from investigations into Transnet, Eskom, and the National Student Financial Aid Scheme. SIU head, Andy Mothibi, says they have also successfully set aside contracts and administrative action worth over 2.13-billion-rand through the […]

todayOctober 16, 2024 11

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The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) cautions its members on a recent scam attempt

  The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) has issued a warning to all its members, annuitants, spousal, and children beneficiaries regarding a recent scam attempt. The fraudulent scheme involves fraudsters instructing GIPF clients to visit GIPF offices to claim money, a tactic used to deceive and exploit members. GIPF is urging all members to be cautious and safeguard themselves against these fraud attempts. Members are advised not to engage with […]

todayAugust 23, 2024 15

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Namibia

Katutura Residents Committee Exposes Alleged Corruption at City and Calls for Action

Today at Windhoek's Jacob Marenga Secondary School in Katutura The Katutura Residents Committe has planned a meeting. Scheduled for 11:00 AM, the conference aims to shed light on serious allegations involving top officials of the City of Windhoek. Key topics slated for discussion include evidence implicating officials in alleged Solar Billing System fraud including extensive email communications allegedly covering up irregularities. The committee's Shaun Gariseb.  

todayJuly 10, 2024 57

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Namibia

Windhoek Accountant Remanded in Custody Over N$100 Million Fraud Allegations

Michael Bronkhorst, accused of orchestrating a fraudulent loan scheme exceeding N$100 million, faced the Windhoek Magistrate’s Court on two fraud charges. Reports indicate that following his arrest last week, the court postponed his case to July 15 for further police investigations. Public prosecutor Eric Naikaku opposed bail, citing early-stage investigations and concerns over flight risk, emphasizing the seriousness of the charges.

todayJuly 3, 2024 46

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South Africa

South Africa’s Standard Bank Faces Security Breach as Customers Report Fraud and Missing Funds

South Africa's Standard Bank customers have taken to social media to report massive security breaches, including fraudulent transactions and missing funds. Many clients are unable to block their cards via the app and are frustrated by long call center queues and an unreachable fraud hotline. The cause of the breach is still unclear. This incident follows multiple system outages in recent years, which have led to leadership changes aimed at […]

todayJuly 3, 2024 32

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TikTok in Kenya: the government wants to restrict it, but my study shows it can be useful and empowering

    By Stephen Mutie, Kenyatta University   Every day, 750 million people around the world engage with Tiktok – the short-video sharing app. Kenyans are among its top users. According to a Reuters Institute Digital News Report 2023, 54% of Kenyans sampled used TikTok for general purposes, the highest proportion among the countries in the survey. They also use TikTok to express themselves and connect with others. The app, […]

todayMay 17, 2024 28

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