Hawks investigators intensify their probe into a R600 000 franchise fraud scheme in Limpopo, as a third suspect is linked to the case involving a pensioner allegedly misled into making large financial investments.
Investigations by the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) have led to the arrest of a third suspect linked to an alleged franchise fraud scheme that defrauded a Limpopo pensioner of more than R600,000.
The suspect, 47, was served with a J175 criminal summons on Thursday, and is expected to appear before the Polokwane Specialised Commercial Crimes Court on 08 July 2026, where he will join two previously arrested accused.
The breakthrough follows the earlier arrest of Pieter Antonio Dupper and another co-accused, who allegedly ran a fraudulent PHD Health Market franchise scheme that targeted vulnerable investors through misleading business opportunities.
Dupper has already appeared in the Thabamoopo Magistrate’s Court and was granted bail of R10,000 as investigations continue.
