On Wednesday, the East London Magistrate’s Court found 43-year-old Moodley guilty
Moodley was taken into custody on February 13, 2023, according to the Directorate for Priority Crimes Investigation, also referred to as the Hawks.
Eastern Cape Hawks spokesperson Captain Yolisa Mgolodela discussed the subject and stated that the fraud happened over a two-year period.
“Moodley worked at the center management office of Hemmingway’s Mall as the Assistant Manager.
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“During the period of 2018 and 2020 she made numerous fraudulent “gift card vouchers” for her personal gain.
“The matter was formally lodged with the East London based serious commercial crime investigation (unit) of the Hawks for a thorough probe.”
The Hawks said the investigation revealed that Moodley had prejudiced the centre cash to the value of more than R720,000.”
She said following her arrest, Moodley was released on a warning.
Mgolodela said following numerous court appearances during her trial, Moodley was eventually convicted.
The matter has been adjourned to October 14, 2024 for a probation officer’s report.
The head of the Hawks in the Eastern Cape Major General Mboiki Obed Ngwenya praised the teams for ensuring the conviction of Moodley, and called for a sentence that is equal to the crime.
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Source- IOL
