On Thursday, 4 August 2022 police in Gauteng apprehended 31 suspects at Springs Mall in Selection Park, Springs for the contravention of the Social Assistance Act No. 13 of 2004.
Police also recovered over 300 SASSA and bank cards as well as cash to the amount of R100 000-00.
According to a preliminary report, police received a tip-off regarding alleged illicit money loaning activities taking place around Springs.
These alleged ‘loan sharks’ allegedly obtained and retained the SASSA cards of beneficiaries after loaning their victims money.
Commercial related crime has a detrimental impact on the livelihood of victims, especially when the victim is a vulnerable community member.
Report any suspected fraudulent or corrupt activities relating to social grants.
You can do so by phoning SASSA’s grants and fraud hotline on 0800 601 011 or by calling Crime Stop on 08600 10111.
