EASTERN CAPE — A 54-year-old woman is facing legal action in connection with an alleged R1.1 million Road Accident Fund (RAF) fraud after being served with a summons by investigators in Gqeberha.
The Serious Commercial Crime Investigation unit of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, commonly known as the Hawks, served the summons on the suspect on Saturday. She is now compelled to make her first appearance at the Gqeberha New Law Courts on 9 December 2026.
The investigation revealed that the motor vehicle accident underpinning the financial claim never occurred as reported. According to a spokesperson for the Hawks, the suspect lodged the claim through a law firm on 18 February 2022. The R1.1 million payout was predicated on a supposed pedestrian-vehicle collision that allegedly took place on 25 December 2020, at around 18:00, in or near Tyinira Street in Motherwell.
In her submission, the woman claimed she was walking as a pedestrian when she was struck by an unidentified motor vehicle. She stated the impact caused injuries that necessitated medical care. The suspect further alleged that she was transported via a private vehicle to the Motherwell Clinic and subsequently transferred to a hospital for continued treatment.
However, a spokesperson for the Hawks explained that the RAF identified inconsistencies during their review of the submission. These discrepancies prompted questions regarding the actual circumstances of the reported collision. Consequently, the RAF rejected the claim and handed the matter over to the Hawks for a comprehensive criminal investigation, which culminated in the arrest warrant and summons.
