Five arrested for generating fake documents on the East Rand
The Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) has arrested two Malawians, two Nigerians and a South African for generating fake documentation.
The five men have allegedly been producing fake documents such as Police Clearance Certificates, Driver’s licenses, Matric Certificates, Firearm Competency Certificates, Pay Slips, Face Value documentation and Medical Certificates.
EMPD spokesperson Thabiso Makgato says officers acted on a tip-off about a syndicate dealing in false documentation.
"Upon arrival at Flavour Shop at the corner of Voortrekker and Pretoria Road they found equipment including a photocopy machine, fax and other equipment suspected to have been used in the production of the fake documentation.
"A number of fake documents were also seized. During the arrests, one of the suspects attempted to bribe the police with a thousand rand to set them free - to no avail.
"The suspects are detained at Kempton Park Police Station."
The men are expected to appear before the Kempton Park Magistrates’ Court soon facing charges of fraud, uttering and bribery.
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