The Hawks in the Eastern Cape said two suspects who were wanted for fraud in the Western Cape have been arrested near Peddie.
Lieutenant-Colonel Avele Fumba said the two, aged 35 and 38, were arrested by members of a multi-disciplinary team on Monday following an intelligence-driven operation.
“The suspects are believed to have been using specialised software to withdraw cash illegally from ATMs serviced by Fidelity Cash Solutions.
Fumba said one of the suspects would allegedly wear a Fidelity uniform and carry a rifle during these operations.
He said their last alleged crime involved an estimated loss of R7 million.
Fumba said the investigation team, which had tracked the suspects to a guest house in East London, eventually intercepted them on the road between East London and Peddie.
“A search of the car uncovered a laptop allegedly containing fraudulent ATM-access software and other crucial evidence,” he said.
The two are due to appear in court in East London on Wednesday before being transferred to the Western Cape to face charges.
