WESTERN CAPE – Three suspects charged for fraud relating to the vaccination for the COVID-19 epidemic are expected to make their court appearances in Wynberg today, following their recent arrest by members of the Provincial Commercial Crime Unit.

Detectives received a tip-off that a 51-year old female from Claremont approached two individuals, a 33-year-old female and a 43-year-old male to arrange someone to receive the COVID-19 vaccination on her behalf, so that she can obtain the vaccination certificate which was required for travelling purposes. A 43-year-old female, who closely resembles the suspect, was identified who then approached a Claremont retail pharmacy on 17 November 2021 and received the vaccination on the Government’s account. An investigation into the circumstances of the fraud led to the arrest of the 51-year-old suspect and the two who assisted to arrange the recipient of vaccination, who was paid an amount of R3000-00 for her services. This suspect is still being sought but we believe that her arrest is imminent.

Source: South African Police Service