THREE Durban shipping company employees have been convicted on multiple counts of fraud after colluding with suppliers, submitting fictitious invoices, reports the Durban Post.
The Durban Specialised Commercial Crimes Court convicted Zameer Ramjhan, 42; Anesh Rampersadh, 46 and Suren Ganas, 58 of fraud.
It is alleged that between March 2010 and December 2012 Benny Naidoo, 58, Ramjhan, Method Mkhize, 62, and Rampersadh, employees of voight Shipping, colluded with suppliers Ganas and Wayed Mia by submitting fictitious invoices.
The intention was to defraud Voight Shipping, resulting in a financial loss of ZARR2,951,800 (US$163,210).
The company became suspicious and initiated an internal investigation, which revealed fraudulent activity. The incident was reported to the police, who referred the case to the Hawks for further investigation.
The Hawks, also known as the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI), is a specialized unit within the South African Police Service (SAPS) that focuses on serious crime.
After a thorough investigation, the accused were arrested and charged with fraud.
The KwaZulu-Natal Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation Provincial Head, Major General Lesetja Senona, welcomed the conviction and praised the members for the good work.
'The successful conviction of these individuals demonstrates our commitment to eradicating fraud and corruption.
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The Durban Specialised Commercial Crimes Court convicted Zameer Ramjhan, 42; Anesh Rampersadh, 46 and Suren Ganas, 58 of fraud.
It is alleged that between March 2010 and December 2012 Benny Naidoo, 58, Ramjhan, Method Mkhize, 62, and Rampersadh, employees of voight Shipping, colluded with suppliers Ganas and Wayed Mia by submitting fictitious invoices.
The intention was to defraud Voight Shipping, resulting in a financial loss of ZARR2,951,800 (US$163,210).
The company became suspicious and initiated an internal investigation, which revealed fraudulent activity. The incident was reported to the police, who referred the case to the Hawks for further investigation.
The Hawks, also known as the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI), is a specialized unit within the South African Police Service (SAPS) that focuses on serious crime.
After a thorough investigation, the accused were arrested and charged with fraud.
The KwaZulu-Natal Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation Provincial Head, Major General Lesetja Senona, welcomed the conviction and praised the members for the good work.
'The successful conviction of these individuals demonstrates our commitment to eradicating fraud and corruption.
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