Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (HAWKS)
GAUTENG – The Randburg Magistrates’ Court remanded two male accused in custody today, charged with fraud involving a fraudulent exclusive Limpopo artwork.
It is alleged that on Monday, 29 November, the pair approached a Bryanston auctioneer selling a fake painting for approximately R600 000.
Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime Investigation team in Germiston conducted a sting operation on Tuesday in Bryanston, north of Johannesburg which resulted to the apprehension of two male accused, Brighton Ndlovu (33) and Mphilo Shongwe (32) in possession of the fraudulent exclusive painting.
The accused were immediately arrested and charged with fraud..
Ndlovu and Shongwe were both remanded in custody. The case was postponed to 09 December 2021 for residential addresses and citizenship verification. Investigation continues and more arrests cannot be ruled out.
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