Granville Saunderson, 33 years old, has been convicted of cyber fraud and money laundering by the regional court in Upington, Northern Cape.
He defrauded two people through fake property sales.
Saunderson defrauded his first victim in December 2022, where the victim lost R178 000.
In his second fraud case, he falsely advertised a house in October 2023 where the victim lost R70 000.
Provincial police spokesperson, Omphile Masegela elaborates.
“Saunderson was initially convicted in the Upington Regional Court in August 2023 for fraud where it was alleged that he defrauded the victim through a fake house sale transaction in December 2022.”
“Another case against him was under investigation during which he advertised a house for sale in October 2023, and the unsuspecting victim, who was interested, started communicating with him. After an agreement of R 140 000 purchase price, the victim was granted a draft sale agreement while occupying the house,” adds Masegela.
