IOL has published guidance warning South African Facebook Marketplace users about common online scams, cautioning that apparent bargains can quickly turn into costly mistakes. The report outlines red flags that both buyers and sellers should watch for before any money changes hands, aiming to help consumers identify fraudulent listings and protect themselves when transacting on the platform.

The police in Gombe have arrested eight suspects linked to a robbery and internet fraud syndicate. Authorities are actively pursuing additional members of the alleged group who remain at large, and investigations into the case are ongoing.

The Gombe State Police Command has arrested eight individuals suspected of involvement in armed robbery and internet fraud. The operation resulted in the recovery of over N500,000 that had been stolen from victims' bank accounts.

Police in Nairobi have arrested three suspects accused of running a gang-rape and robbery scheme targeting young women. According to detectives, the victims were allegedly lured through TikTok into meetings where the attacks took place. Authorities say investigations into the scheme are ongoing, and further details about the suspects and possible additional victims are expected as the case develops.

According to IOL, four business robberies were reported in Durban’s central business district over several days. The available information confirms the number of incidents, the general location and the timeframe, but provides no details on the businesses targeted, items taken, injuries, arrests or suspects. Authorities have not released further information in the supplied report, and the circumstances of each robbery remain unclear beyond the reported CBD locations.

Two South African Police Service (SAPS) officers and an informer have been sentenced to prison for their involvement in a robbery and kidnapping that occurred during an unlawful operation in Randburg on May 8, 2018. The incident involved the theft of R1.2 million from three foreign nationals.