The SAPS in KZN is looking for 36-year-old Raksha Rajkuma Pooran who is accused of defrauding a man of R3.5 million between 2017 and 2019. Photo: SAPS / Facebook
Woman, 36, wanted by KZN police for R3.5 million fraud
A 36-year-old woman has been accused of defrauding a man of R3.5 million from 2017 to 2019 and the police are on the hunt for her.
The SAPS in KZN is looking for 36-year-old Raksha Rajkuma Pooran who is accused of defrauding a man of R3.5 million between 2017 and 2019. Photo: SAPS / Facebook
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has requested assistance in tracking a 36-year-old woman. Raksha Rajkuma Pooran is suspected of defrauding a man of R3.5 million.
KZN SAPS is on the hunt for a 36-year-old woman accused of fraud
Spokesperson for the SAPS in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Lieutenant Colonel Nqobile Gwala said that the man alleged he was defrauded of the money between 2017 and 2019. The money was taken from both his business and personal accounts by a known suspect.
The SAPS said the woman fled after allegedly defrauding the unnamed man. The man opened a case at the Westville SAPS. Although Pooran was traced, she was not found and a warrant for her arrest has been issued.
“The suspect fled the scene after the incident. The victim was defrauded of the amount of R3.5 million. A case of fraud was opened for investigation at Westville SAPS. The suspect was traced but she was not found. A warrant of arrest has been issued by the court,”
said Gwala.
The SAPS have appealed to anyone who might have information regarding Pooran. They shared images of the suspect and requested people with information to contact the investigating officer Detective Lieutenant Colonel Ngcobo 082 334 8123 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111.
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