Lungelo Mpangase, has been accused of allegedly swindling a man out of money. Image: Instagram via @lungelo_mpangae
Lungelo Mpangase’s love con: Joburg man loses R150k in a month
Lungelo Mpangase, 27, allegedly orchestrated an elaborate scheme to manipulate the victim emotionally and financially.
Lungelo Mpangase, has been accused of allegedly swindling a man out of money. Image: Instagram via @lungelo_mpangae
South African actress, model and influencer, Lungelo Mpangase, allegedly manipulated a man into a romance, during which he was coerced into paying large amounts of money, totalling over R150,000, for lavish expenses and allowances.
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LUNGELO MPANGASE AND ALLEGED VICTIM
The unsuspecting victim, whose identity remains a mystery, fell head over heels for the beautiful allure of Lungelo Mpangase, reports Harare.com. However, he found himself trapped in a web of manipulation. This cost him R150,000 in the blink of an eye.
Insiders close to the case have disclosed the shocking details of the financial drain that ensued. The victim was reportedly coerced into paying for a lavish lifestyle fit for royalty.
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Among the expenses that drained the victim’s pockets, was an eye-watering R80,000 car instalment. He also paid a R30,000 monthly ‘girlfriend allowance,’ for Lungelo Mpangase. R22,000 was also spent on LV sneakers and an additional R20,000 was handed over in cold hard cash for good measure.
TAINTED LOVE
Friends and family, who had celebrated the newfound romance at first, watched sadly as his life was turned upside down. Many are now rallying around him. They are offering support and solidarity as he navigates the treacherous aftermath of heartbreak with Lungelo Mpangase and financial ruin.
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Mpangase, the alleged brains behind this heartless scheme, has vanished into thin air. She has left a trail of broken hearts and drained bank accounts in her wake. While authorities work to bring her to justice, the victims of her calculated manipulation are left to pick up the pieces of their lives.
As we wait for justice to be served and for Lungelo Mpangase to answer for her alleged crimes, let this sad tale be a cautionary reminder that not all that glitters is gold. In a world where love and deception often mix, it’s a stark reminder that even the most beautiful smiles can hide the darkest intentions.
