Times Of Swaziland: 2 ARRESTED FOR TIBIYO JOBS SCAM

2 ARRESTED FOR TIBIYO JOBS SCAM
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Phiwase Phungwayo and Kwanele Dlamini on 08/11/2024 09:27:00


NHLANGANO – Two men have been arrested in connection with a scam targeting job
seekers.
Banele Sanele Bhembe (38) and Khethizwe Bobo Mnisi (37), allegedly promised job
opportunities at Tibiyo TakaNgwane to unsuspecting individuals, defrauding them
of amounts ranging from E1 200 and upwards. They reportedly used Mobile Money
(MoMo) to receive payments.The duo appeared at the Nhlangano Magistrates Court
on Tuesday, facing 12 charges, including theft by false pretences and violations
of the Prevention of Organised Crime Act, Computer Crime Act, and Money
Laundering Act.
Bail
During their bail hearing, both accused claimed to be primary breadwinners in
their families. However, the prosecution opposed bail, citing the seriousness of
the charges and the potential risk of the accused interfering with the ongoing
investigation. Magistrate Sifiso Ngwenya denied them bail, stating that the
accused’s actions appeared to be part of a larger fraudulent scheme. The case
has been adjourned to November 21. The arrested individuals are now 34. 
Meanwhile, one of the people who have been arrested for the ‘facata’ scam,
alleged that they were heavily tortured when they were arrested.
Ncamiso Tsabedze (26) of Malindza made this allegation in his application for
bail. He is still in custody because the Crown opposed his bail application and
it will be argued after the relevant affidavits have been filed. Tsabedze was
mentioned by some of those arrested for these offences, who claimed that he sent
them to make cash withdrawals from Standard Bank ATMs or through MTN Mobile
Money (MoMo).