Five cops arrested for robbing businesswoman of R83 000. Six people have been arrested for armed robbery: five police officers and two citizens. A businesswoman was allegedly robbed of R83 000 in cash by the offenders, who were fully attired in police gear. On June 14, 2023, in Johannesburg’s Malvern neighborhood, a heist took place. One officer is a Tshwane Metro Police officer, while the other four are members of the SAPS.

The suspects, who range in age from 25 to 42, are accused of kidnapping, armed robbery, and corruption. According to Colonel Philani Nkwalase, a spokesman for the Hawks, two of the ten suspects involved in the heist at the home of a businesswoman were fully uniformed police officers.

“The armed suspects allegedly forced entry into the premises, threatened the occupants and demanded money and cellular phones,” Nkwalase said.

After searching the home, Nkwalase said. The suspects made the victim enter her mobile banking app password.

“They instructed her to do a quick transfer of R200 000 which they noticed in her business account, however, the bank refused to release the amount on short notice. The suspects then drove with her to the bank to withdraw some money from her savings and also asked her to get more money from her relatives, The businesswoman allegedly lost approximately R83 000 during the robbery,” said Nkwalase.

He stated that the Hawks team is looking for the remaining suspects and that the seven suspects will soon appear in the Johannesburg Magistrates’ Court.