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Africa-Press – South-Africa. <\/strong><\/span>A Mpumalanga attorney, who allegedly fled to Gauteng after she was asked about a client’s Road Accident Fund’s money, has been arrested for fraud and theft.<\/p>\n

Mantladi Jo-Anne Mmela, 41, appeared in the Middelburg Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday. She is accused of pocketing R1.8 million that had been paid out to the client.<\/p>\n

Mpumalanga Hawks spokesperson, Captain Dineo Sekgotodi said:<\/p>\n

The funds were paid into Mmela and Associates Inc’s trust account in May, but not handed over to the client, Sekgotodi added.<\/p>\n

When the client queried the outcome of his claim, Mmela allegedly fled to Gauteng.<\/p>\n

Three more suspects arrested for R60 million vehicle licensing fraud<\/p>\n

“During the investigation, it was revealed that the attorney transferred the money into another bank account. A warrant of arrest was authorised and executed, hence her arrest from her hiding place in Pretoria,” Sekgotodi said.<\/p>\n

The Middelburg-based Hawks team arrested the attorney on Tuesday.<\/p>\n

After her court appearance, she was released on R25 000 bail with a condition to hand over her passport. The case was postponed to 5 December.<\/p>\n

More arrests are expected, according to Sekgotodi.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About South-Africa<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – South-Africa. A Mpumalanga attorney, who allegedly fled to Gauteng after she was asked about a client’s Road Accident Fund’s money, has been arrested for fraud and theft. Mantladi Jo-Anne Mmela, 41, appeared in the Middelburg Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday. 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