Milnerton police have in the last two weeks arrested two people in separate incidents for laying false charges of carjacking, robbery and theft of motor vehicle.
The “complainants” who eventually became suspects have been charged with perjury.
Perjury is essentially making a false statement under oath or affirmation, a prerequisite for registering a criminal case. In addition to charges of perjury, additional charges of fraud may also come into play where such false reports are linked to insurance claims.
The perjury was discovered during the initial investigation into the matters and is a source of grave concern to SAPS.
One of the suspects, a 44 year old woman from Mitchells Plain, appeared in the Cape Town magistrates Court last week and was released on R1 000 bail. The matter was postponed until 19 November. The other suspect is due to appear on Monday 29 October.
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