Cape Town – The South African Police Service (SAPS) has revealed that a woman who reported her husband’s kidnapping was involved in a staged abduction alongside four male accomplices.
According to SAPS Captain Tintswalo Sibeko, on 12 September, the woman initially reported a house robbery and the alleged kidnapping of her boyfriend.
“Upon further investigation, it was established that the woman, together with four other male accomplices, colluded to kidnap and rob the boyfriend of the woman by withdrawing an undisclosed amount of cash from his bank account.
“The first suspect (28) was arrested for house robbery and kidnapping and the woman (30) was arrested for perjury and conspiracy to kidnap”, said Sibeko.
Police have issued a stern warning against filing false reports, emphasising that such actions are punishable by law.
The two suspects are scheduled to appear before the Kempton Park Magistrates’ Court today, 15 September 2025.
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Compiled by Anda Tolibadi
