It was reported by SAPS in a recent statement on Wednesday, that two women aged 20 and 27 have been arrested for producing fraudulent matric certificates. This happened in Durban, Ntunzini SAPS, soon as it was discovered, the institution from which they were registering to ‘further their academic studies’ alerted the police and arrest were made.
SAPS warn South Africans to ensure genuine documents are used or one will face dire consequences for fraud.
“We are in a period where people are planning for their future academically and there are a number of them approaching various institutions for registration. Students are warned to ensure that genuine documents are produced as those who produce fraudulent documents will face the consequences.” SAPS said in the Media Statement.
This is reported that on the 21st January 2020 the suspects were seen arriving at the local university with the intention to register as students, as soon as their applications were processed, it was discovered that the matric certificates were counterfeit. After reports were made to the Mthunzini Police Station, a case was opened which led to both suspects being arrested.
“The suspects appeared in Mtunzini Magistrates Court and the matter was remanded to February 2020.
The 20-year-old suspect appeared in Court on 22 January 2020 and the matter was remanded to 27 February 2020, while the case against the 27-year-old suspect was remanded to 28 February 2020. Both suspects are out on bail. Investigations are ongoing and more arrests are looming.”
