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Online scammer busted, money returned brings hope to others

An online scammer can make a fortune disappear with little more than a convincing email. In one Eastern Cape case, however, the money was traced and recovered earlier this year. A High Court order paved the way for R1.7 million to return to its rightful owner. The case shows how pension fraud could exploit routine communication but offers a measure of hope for victims who report financial crime quickly and trigger coordinated investigations. HOW…
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