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🚨 PERSON OF INTEREST SOUGHT IN TWO FRAUD CASES – FREE STATE

The Free State Provincial Commercial Crimes Investigation Unit is requesting assistance from the public to trace Junior Bashiru (32) , a person of interest in two separate fraud cases.

CASE 1 – SEPTEMBER 2024

A 42-year-old female was approached as a love interest by the alleged suspect. The unsuspecting victim was later persuaded to take up a loan of R500,000. The victim was allegedly defrauded of over R516,000, which was paid to the alleged suspect on various occasions.

CASE 2 – MAY 2026

A 51-year-old female reported the incident in Mangaung. The suspect defrauded the victim of approximately R342,000 after she took a personal loan when the suspect promised her an equal partnership for a business project. She believed she was in a mutual romantic relationship with the suspect at the time.

SUSPECT DETAILS

• Name: Junior Bashiru
• Age: 32
• Nationality: Ugandan national

He has been identified as a person of interest who might shed light and assist with police investigations.

CONTACT

If you have information that could help trace Junior Bashiru:

📞 Constable Neo Mothekhe – 064 039 6968
📞 Crime Stop – 08600 10111
📱 MySAPS App – send an anonymous tip-off

FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS

Residents across Sedibeng (Emfuleni, Midvaal, Lesedi) and Fezile Dabi are urged to share this information widely.

👮‍♂️ FEZILE DABI DISTRICT COMMISSIONER HONOURS CPF MEMBERS AT ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

The Fezile Dabi District Commissioner, Major General Makubo, honoured Community Policing Forum (CPF) members and bid farewell to the outgoing District Executive Committee during the Fezile Dabi District Annual General Meeting (AGM), held at the Zamdela SAPS Hall on Saturday, 13 June 2026.

PURPOSE OF THE AWARD CEREMONY

The award ceremony aimed to recognise and celebrate the outstanding contributions made by:
• CPF members
• Community patrollers
• Community stakeholders

These individuals play a vital role in the fight against crime and the promotion of safer communities throughout the district.

COMMENDATION

The event highlighted the importance of and the collaborative efforts between SAPS and community structures in addressing crime challenges across Fezile Dabi.

FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS

The Fezile Dabi District includes Metsimaholo, Ngwathe, Moqhaka, and Mafube municipalities. Community cooperation with SAPS remains essential for safer communities.