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Four nabbed for visa and permit fraud

Source: The New Age, 28/08/2015

The Hawks have arrested four people for visa and permit fraud and
extorting money from foreign nationals. Three men and a woman were
nabbed during an early morning raid in Ekurhuleni in Gauteng.

The South African Police Service (SAPS) and the Department of Home
Affairs were part of the operation which saw four homes being
searched.

The officials, who were acting on several tip-offs, found IDs, work
permits and an illegal firearm. One man, believed to be the kingpin,
was arrested in Kempton Park.

Official documents from the Home Affairs Department were also discovered.

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