A former travel agent, arrested in connection with an airline ticket scam, is expected to appear in the Bellville Specialised Commercial Crimes Court on Tuesday.
Kim Robbertse, is out on bail. She was first arrested in 2016 for duping people into paying for “cheaper” flights which never materialised.
On November 27, the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (better known as the Hawks) said Robbertse was re-arrested last week and was back behind bars after she allegedly continued swindling people.
Hawks spokesman Captain Lloyd Ramovha, said the travel agent had duped people into paying for “cheaper” flights which never materialised.
“Robbertse reportedly pocketed in access (sic) of R7million from her unlawful activities. She was initially arrested during 2016 in Durbanville, Cape Town, following a wave of complaints countrywide,” said Ramovha said at the time.
“She would allegedly advertise somewhat cheaper airline tickets online and take deposits. Some of the victims were reportedly left stranded at airports on the day of their supposed scheduled journeys.”
While appearing on one of her pending cases in the Bellville Specialised Commercial Crime Court, police arrested her after they received information she had allegedly continued defrauding more people, “using the same modus operandi while out on bail”.
Ramovha said people who fell victim to Robbertse should get into contact with investigating officer Gerhard Erasmus on erasmusgerhard@saps.gov.za or 021 918 3000.
– African News Agency (ANA)
