Police woman linked to six murders. Image: SAPS
Limpopo Police Sergeant Arrested for Insurance Fraud Murders
A police sergeant linked to six murders—some of which involved mentally challenged victims—and pocketing approximately R10 million from insurance payouts has been arrested on Thursday.
The sergeant was arrested at her workplace at the Senwabarwana police station in Limpopo after a lengthy investigation by Captain Keshi Mabunda into allegations that she was fraudulently benefitting from funeral, accidental and life policy cover from various banks and insurance companies
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According to the investigations, the killing spree started in 2019.
“Her victims were known to her and were from destitute and disadvantaged backgrounds, and some were disabled or mentally challenged,” police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe said on Thursday.
The sergeant would take out life policies and funeral cover on their behalf and would be the sole beneficiary, it is alleged.
According to the allegations, she is linked to about six insurance-related murders and pocketed at least R10 million, Mathe said.
National police commissioner General Fannie Masemola described the officer as a “disgrace”
“She abused her powers by insuring those that trusted her. This must send a strong warning to all involved that the long arm of the law will find you and catch you,” Masemola added.
The sergeant is expected to appear in the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court on Friday on six counts of murder and 17 of fraud.