Illicit mining, corruption, Bloemfontein Hawks seek person of interest

South African Police Service

Illicit mining, corruption, Bloemfontein Hawks seek person of interest
Illicit mining, corruption, Bloemfontein Hawks seek person of interest. Photo: SAPS

The Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime Investigation team based in Bloemfontein appeals to the Free State community to assist in tracing Msimango Wonder Samuel who can help unlock the investigation into illicit mining activities, corruption and money laundering in the province.

Eight suspects were already arrested on Monday, 15 November 2021 during the termination of a project driven investigation aimed at dismantling the identified threat of illicit mining in Welkom and Thabong areas.

More arrests are expected and it is believed that Msimango wonder Samuel can assist in the ongoing investigation.

Anyone with information that may assist the police in locating Msimango as identified on the attached photo, may contact investigating officer, Lt Colonel Babane Skota at 079 ‪509 4998.

Any information received will be treated with strict confidentiality.

SAPS Newsroom

SOURCESouth African Police Service