The Gqeberha-based Serious Commercial Crime Investigation of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) has served a 54-year-old woman with a summons in connection with an alleged fraudulent claim submitted to the Road Accident Fund (RAF).
The suspect was served on Saturday.
The investigation established that an alleged motor vehicle accident on which the claim was based did not occur as reported.
It is alleged that on 18 February 2022, the suspect lodged a claim against the RAF through a law firm.
“The claim, valued at more than R1.1 million, was based on an alleged pedestrian-vehicle collision that reportedly occurred on 25 December 2020, at approximately 18:00, in or near Tyinira Street, Motherwell,” the Hawks said.
In her claim, the suspect allegedly stated that she was struck by an unidentified motor vehicle while walking as a pedestrian, sustaining injuries that required medical attention.
She further indicated that she was transported by private vehicle to Motherwell Clinic before being transferred to hospital for further treatment.
“However, investigations conducted by the RAF reportedly uncovered discrepancies in the claim, raising questions about the circumstances surrounding the alleged collision.
“The RAF subsequently rejected the claim and referred the matter to the Hawks for further investigation,” the Hawks said.
The investigation culminated in the suspect being served with a summons compelling her to appear before the Gqeberha New Law Courts on 9 December 2026 for her first court appearance. – SAnews.gov.za
