Suspects nabbed for fake dollars, Euros
The Hawks have arrested two suspects in Mpumalanga after they were caught in possession of fake US dollars and Euros.
Temwa Lisa Masoka (27), and Andrew Hopkins Mzaliwa (55) are expected back in court in August to face charges of the possession of fake foreign currency.
The pair appeared in the Secunda Magistrates Court on Tuesday.
Hawks spokesperson Dineo Sekgotodi says the pair was arrested following a tip-off and were found in possession of a large amount of fake notes.
"Masoka and Mzaliwa were arrested by members of the Hawks last week following a tip-off that they were allegedly selling fake US dollars and Euro notes to unsuspecting victims in exchange of cash in local currency."
During bail proceedings, it emerged that Masoka had an outstanding warrant of arrest for a similar offence in Johannesburg.
Mzaliwa was granted R5 000 bail.