Scammer behind R100-million university BEC attack skips country after Hawks release him

[Jan]

Hawks release scammer behind R100-million university hack — promptly flees country

The mastermind behind the scam that almost stole R100 million from the University of Mpumalanga has fled the country after he was released by the Hawks.

 

[mojoman]

Looks like security is just a laugh with institutions here...

 

[r00igev@@r]

Lost the docket. There is supposed to be a digital system but the guy who won the tender for that probably scammed the cops.

 

[FNfal]

Disciplinary for the person responsible for this fiasco ? .
We should be that fortunate .

 

[system32]

At the address, they seized details of several bank accounts, including 23 with FNB, 13 with Capitec, eight African Bank accounts, and two with Standard Bank.

Glad to see FICA working so well... NOT

 

[now05ster]

Well done...

 

[waynehooper]

Someone got paid off to look the other way - VIVA ANC

 

[S.Claus]

The officer that “misplaced” the docket is enjoying his 24 Piece KFC bucket.

 

[LazyLion]

/FACEPALM

 

[Okty]

I see our Nigerian friends are at it again…

 

[Cosmik Debris]

Glad to see FICA working so well... NOT

FICA is only there to make life difficult for the average Joe.

 

[HartsockZA]

Idiot scammer/hacker should have had an ABSA account. They'd have him at least keep the money and ABSA would keep their transaction fees too

 

[RudderVator]

Glad to see FICA working so well... NOT

Guess they choose the banks they use for these scams very carefully. Why does it almost always appear to be a Capitec account involved?

 

[Crowley]

The officer that “misplaced” the docket is enjoying his 24 Piece KFC bucket.

Lost the docket. There is supposed to be a digital system but the guy who won the tender for that probably scammed the cops.

Hawks spokesperson Thandi Mbambo told City Press the suspects had to be released because the docket was not placed on the court’s roll.

Am I missing where the article says the docket was lost?

 

[DA-LION-619]

Guess they choose the banks they use for these scams very carefully. Why does it almost always appear to be a Capitec account involved?

1. Interest covers the fees.
2. Capitec doesn’t try to invade your life, tracking your location etc.
3. Safest internet banking available

 

[r00igev@@r]

Am I missing where the article says the docket was lost?

Really?? Docket not there but it wasn't lost?

 

[r00igev@@r]

The officer that “misplaced” the docket is enjoying his 24 Piece KFC bucket.

Don't forget the trimmings! Mini-loaves and gravy. And some 2L Coke to wash it all down.

 

[Cosmik Debris]

How can anyone misplace or destroy a docket these days? All dockets are captured on the SAPS computer system with a unique docket number. I call BS.

 

[wingnut771]

How can anyone misplace or destroy a docket these days? All dockets are captured on the SAPS computer system with a unique docket number. I call BS.

Weren't the systems offline due to ransomware?

 

[Cosmik Debris]

Weren't the systems offline due to ransomware?

Dept of justice as far as I know?