Woman gets swindled R1.6 million by Ugandian lover
The police are asking the public to assist in locating Mr Lucky Innocent Talemwa. Investigators believe that he can help solve a case of theft amounting to R1.6 Million. According to information, a case of theft under false pretence was opened at Middelburg Police Station in April 2023. This is after a woman who was in a relationship with a Ugandian man got scammed.
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The victim and the suspect were an item. During the course of their relationship the man reportedly showed the victim a lot of black notes. He convinced her that, in order for him to convert the black notes into real South African bank notes, he would need a lot of real South African Bank notes.
At some point during the relationship the victim resigned from work and received payouts that were due to her. She then withdrew the cash on different dates and gave it to the man. This was so that he could convert his black notes into real bank notes.
Woman losses R1.6 million
The total amount of cash that was reportedly given to the man is about R1.6 Million. He then vanished into thin air and has never been seen or heard from by the female victim since then.
Woman scammed of R1.6 million
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A case was then registered with the police. Police urge Mr Talemwa to immediately come into contact with the Police in Middelburg. Police further urge anyone who might know his whereabouts to call the Crime Stop number at 08600 10111 or send information via MYSAPSAPP. All received information will be treated as confidential and callers may opt to remain anonymous.
The Provincial Commissioner of the Police in Mpumalanga, Lieutenant General Semakaleng Daphney Manamela has used the incident to warn the public to be very vigilant of various scams that aim at robbing them of their hard earned cash and properties.
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“Criminals are taking an advantage of the vulnerability of people and often target single women by starting relationships with them. These perpetrators would often lure them to make loans from financial institutions then ignite some kind of excitement that would be characterised by empty promises. At the end, these female victims, out of excitement would be convinced to retire from work.
The public should not forget of the agonising outcomes that they might experience when they decide to take risks with their cash. This can end up in sobbing stories for the victims so people should always be vigilant “said the General.