Ghanaian man defrauds Limpopo woman of R1.8 million in dating scam
A Ghanaian man is on the run after allegedly defrauding his girlfriend from Burgersfort, Limpopo, of R1.8 million in a dating scam. The woman, a former teacher, met the suspect in January 2023 at Tubatse Crossing Mall. By August, the two had entered into a romantic relationship.
In October, the man proposed they start a trucking business, claiming he had found two trucks available for purchase at R3 million. Persuaded by the idea, the woman transferred R1.8 million to a designated account at a bank in Phalaborwa.
However, the promised trucks were never delivered. Attempts to contact the man were futile, as he became unreachable and disappeared without a trace.
Investigations by the Hawks revealed that the money was deposited into the account of Mohoto Mangwejana, who has since been arrested in North West. Mangwejana appeared in the Praktiseer Magistrate Court, facing charges of theft and fraud. His bail application is scheduled for 11 December 2024.
Meanwhile, the search for the Ghanaian suspect continues. This case serves as a stark reminder to exercise caution when making significant financial decisions, particularly in personal relationships.