Police raid shuts down alleged illegal call centre in Umhlanga linked to banking scam

Author: Sakhiseni NxumaloPublished on: April 14, 2026Country: South Africa

Crime & Law

Police raid shuts down alleged illegal call centre in Umhlanga linked to banking scam

Police conducted a raid in Umhlanga, shutting down an alleged illegal call centre suspected of being involved in a banking scam. This operation is part of a broader investigation into criminal activities related to financial fraud. Authorities are continuing to monitor other similar operations in the area.

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