Scammers Target Elderly Woman, Arrested for Fraud
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Three suspects, Asanda Dwesini, Nomphelo Fetman, and Shan Gabrelle Lewis, face fraud and money laundering charges for scamming an elderly woman through a fake online romance. The trio, aged 39, 32, and 47 respectively, created phony profiles on a dating site to build trust and extract cash from their victim between 2017 and 2018. The scheme involved flirtatious messages and excuses like travel mishaps or sudden fines to pressure the victim into transferring money into shared accounts. The case highlights the dangers of online romance scams, which prey on loneliness and trust, often leading to devastating financial losses for seniors. Law enforcement leaders in the Western Cape urge caution with any suspicious money requests online and advise victims to contact their bank and report to authorities immediately. The suspects made their first court appearance last week and are set to seek bail this week in Muizenberg Magistrate’s Court.
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