GAUTENG – Hawks’ Serious Corruption Investigation in Germiston arrested four suspects for fraud and contravening the National Disaster Management Act in Windsor East, Randburg on Tuesday, 30 March.

It is alleged that the suspects allegedly created fraudulent COVID-19 travel certificates for travellers at an internet café and laundry shop in Windsor East.

Investigation team received the intelligence and secured a search and seizure warrant. They successfully executed the warrant at the positively identified business premises on Tuesday.

Upon searching the premises, police seized electronic equipment and documents for further investigation.

Suspects aged between 32 and 42 were immediately apprehended and charged. They are expected to appear in the Randburg Magistrates Court on Thursday, 01 April 2021.

Source: South African Police Service