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Africa-Press – South-Africa. <\/strong><\/span>Three people were arrested on Monday after they allegedly robbed a couple of cash, cellphones and bank cards in Winterveld, Gauteng.<\/p>\n

In a statement, police said the couple had responded to an advertisement on social media about the sale of CDs.<\/p>\n

According to police spokesperson Brigadier Brenda Muridili, an arrangement was made for the couple to meet the person selling the CDs in Winterveld.<\/p>\n

“Upon arrival at the place, the couple met a man who took them to another location, where they were then robbed of an undisclosed amount of cash, cellphones and bank cards,” Muridili said.<\/p>\n

She said the case was transferred from the Loate police station in Winterveld to the provincial Organised Crime Unit.<\/p>\n

The suspects were arrested after a sting operation.<\/p>\n

Muridili said in November, police arrested two people for robbing an unsuspecting buyer who had responded to an online advertisement for a vehicle.<\/p>\n

Gauteng police commissioner Lieutenant General Elias Mawela commended the officers for arresting the perpetrators.<\/p>\n

He said:<\/p>\n

Police have warned the public about online scams, which they say are prevalent in Gauteng, specifically in Winterveld and Hammanskraal.<\/p>\n

“We are urging anyone who might have fallen victim to these scammers to come forward and report it to the police.”<\/p>\n

Anyone with information that can assist officers in their investigations has been asked to contact Colonel Freddie Mogotsi at 082 416 0659 or Sergeant Mary Makola at 082 930 1024.<\/p>\n

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

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