Fraud tops crimes probed by Hawks
Fraud has taken the lead among crimes in the country investigated by the Hawks.
The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation gave an update on stats for the first quarter of the year in Pretoria on Monday.
Hawks head Godfrey Lebeya said a total of 611 arrests were made across the country.
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He says of these, more than 200 are for fraudulent activity, including money laundering.
"Two-hundred-and-twenty-nine accused persons were convicted and sentenced, which earned them the title of being a criminal. Sixteen of the 229 convicts were sentenced for money laundering.
"Most of the arrests relate to fraud which accounts for 203 suspects, while money laundering amassed 48 suspects."
