IRS Forensic Investigations

Convicted fraudster Sugan Deon Naicker has successfully managed to con hundreds of individuals over more than a decade of their hard-earned savings and now he has been discovered running new fraudulent operations in Queensburgh, south of Durban.

Originally from Indian Spice.

Checkpoint investigates a company named Labour law services. It has employees believing that it can help them get payment from employers after unfair dismissal.​

On Devi tonight, a career conman (Johnny van Eeden) is out on bail and at it again, and the woman who turned the love of pink into a lifestyle.

An urgent application will be filed in the High Court in Port Elizabeth this week against Willie Breedt, the defunct CEO and owner of the cryptocurrency scheme, VaultAge Solution (VS).

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Enticed by the belief they could make easy money, the people featured in this investigation learned a hard and expensive lesson.

We all know enough not to fall for an email scam, right? But what if the scamsters have become so sophisticated, they use multiple tactics to create a layered con? And She’s got great hair, a great smile and tons of jokes. Comedian, Lindy Johnson has enjoyed a meteoric rise in the competitive comedy scene. In a few short years, she’s gone from participating in a university talent show to being tapped by Trevor Noah. But, despite her confidence, it hasn’t always been easy, and while Covid-19 has brought a new challenge, this young lady isn’t about to lose her sense of humour.

Gangs in the Western Cape are opening security companies as a front to get firearms, warns a criminologist.

This article highlights the work being done by Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority in clamping down on rogue security providers, with comment by Chad Thomas from IRS.

A man accused of stealing millions from Bitcoin investors appears to have made a run for it.
Investors who were contacted by News24 said they have not heard from the CEO of VaultAge Solutions (VS), Willie Breedt, since December when he promised to pay back their money.

Chief executive Chad Thomas says the majority of complaints are of none supply of goods that have already been paid for.
With the demand for personal protective equipment (PPE) increases, several scams have emerged.
Chief executive of IRS Forensic Investigations Chad Thomas says they have been approached by several companies asking for help to find criminals who run off with their money.
Speaking to Joanne Joseph, Thomas says with the lockdown regulations, clients could not travel to go inspect the goods.

As the country went into Covid-19 coronavirus lockdown in March and the demand for personal protective equipment (PPE) increased, several scams emerged, targeting companies and government departments in need of surgical masks, sanitisers and gloves.

Article in City Press about PPE fraud and associated investigation by IRS into criminal syndicates.

The illicit trade in tobacco, especially cigarettes, costs South Africa's economy billions of rands annually through the loss of tax revenue. According to the South African Revenue Service (SARS), the estimated loss through the illegal cigarette trade for the 2015/16 financial year was R6 billion.

And it seems, the illegal cigarette trade will thrive due to the ban on legal sales in the country.

The continued ban forms part of the state's regulations governing the Covid-19 lockdown and has been in place since March 27.

Chad Thomas, CEO at IRS Forensic Investigations joins me now.

Stellenbosch police are seeking the assistance of women who have been defrauded by a man with the name of Rudi Brits.
It is alleged that Brits befriended wealthy women on a social media platform which led to romantic relationships. After moving in with the victims, he would borrow substantial amounts of money from them and disappear with the money and expensive household goods.

It sounded too good to be true, but somehow scores of people bought into the promise of lucrative returns hidden in Mandela Medallions.

Originally from ENCA

Now, more than ever, many South Africans want to own land. However, some fraudsters are taking advantage of this by scamming those desperate for something to call their own.

Section 417 report makes stark findings against business rescue practitioner Hans Klopper and corporate lawyer Connie Myburgh.

IRS Comment on Liquidations.

A Charl Pretorius might have information that would resolve the matter.
Police and forensic investigators are looking for a man who may have information about the alleged theft of a vehicle in a three-year cold case.

Article in The Citizen regarding IRS hunt for suspect.

Silver-tongued alleged fraudster Catharina Robberts - who is at the centre of six separate criminal investigations for fraud and theft - has another 12 million problems on her hands.

Umlazi-born fugitive Dennis Jali - hunted down by authorities in SA and in the US for allegedly defrauding investors in a get-rich-quick scheme - finds himself squarely in the crosshairs of the law.

Technology could soon be a powerful tool in the fight against corruption.

Shanice Naidoo about technology-based crime.
Comment from IRS as to the laws that help prevent, detect and fight these types of crimes.

Interview on KykNet Verslag regarding assassination of Marc Batchelor with comment by Chad Thomas from IRS.