How conman promised relatives and villagers high returns, then vanished with their R1.7 million

[The Mercury - South Africa] - 3/02/2026

Discover how a Rustenburg man swindled over R1.7 million from unsuspecting villagers through a fake investment scheme, leading to a 15-year prison sentence. What methods did he use to gain their trust?

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