On 14 March 2018 at 14:00, the Durban Central Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit arrested a 25 year old woman for defeating the ends of justice for allegedly opening a false case against a deceased man.
It is alleged by the victim that on 19 February 2018, she met with a certain businessman for the purpose of employment. She stated that they met on Smith Street and proceeded to Sangro House offices where the indecent exposure took place.
A case of indecent exposure was opened at Durban Central SAPS for further investigation. Upon investigation it was confirmed that the suspect aged 76 passed away in April 2016. It was also confirmed with Home Affairs that the suspect passed away in April 2016.
It was then concluded that the victim opened a case based on lies and was arrested for defeating the ends of justice, fraud and perjury. She will appear in Durban Magistrates’ Court.
“We would like to warn the members of the public to refrain from reporting false cases as this constitutes to crime and unnecessary abuse of the state resources,” said the the KwaZulu-Natal Acting Provincial Commissioner, Major General Bheki Langa.
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