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Africa-Press – South-Africa. <\/strong><\/span>A 47-year-old man and his four accomplices have been accused of defrauding a woman he met on a dating website of more than R3 million in the Northern Cape.<\/p>\n

Pius Emokpe appeared in the Kimberley Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, alongside his four co-accused, Lulama Dilimini, Shafwaan Fakier, Nomcebo Agrineth Sibisi and Juany Michaels.<\/p>\n

According to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), the three women and two men are accused of being part of a syndicate that targets and defrauds unsuspecting victims of their money.<\/p>\n

“The accused operated a scam where they would create false online dating profiles and target vulnerable individuals by grooming them, building trust, and later requesting money for ostensible emergencies,” said NPA spokesperson Mojalefa Senokoatsane.<\/p>\n

The accused have been charged with more than 140 counts of fraud and money laundering.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Emokpe has been accused of defrauding a woman he met on a social media platform of more than R3.4 million.<\/p>\n

“The accused, who was using a false name, informed his victim that he was a biologist, employed by a South African company. The accused was arrested by the police after the victim opened a case.”<\/p>\n

Four of the accused were arrested in Cape Town by the Hawks.<\/p>\n

The matter has been postponed to 2 February for bail information and a possible bail application.<\/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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