NPA warns against impersonation of NDPP

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The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has warned members of the public about a scam involving the impersonation of the National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP), Advocate…

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has warned members of the public about a scam involving the impersonation of the National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP), Advocate Andy Mothibi.

The NPA said the individual is using the name and photograph of the NDPP in communications from an unauthorised mobile number.

“Information received by the NPA indicates that the number has been presented as belonging to Advocate Mothibi and has allegedly been used to contact individuals while purporting to represent the NDPP.

“The NPA wishes to state unequivocally that members of the public and stakeholders should not assume that communications received from this number originate from the NDPP,” the prosecutorial body stated.

Members of the public receiving suspicious calls, WhatsApp messages or other communication from a person claiming to be Mothibi are urged not to “provide personal or confidential information, transfer money, or act on any instructions without first verifying the communication through official NPA channels”.

“The NPA takes the unauthorised use of the name, identity and office of the NDPP extremely seriously. The matter is receiving urgent attention, and appropriate steps will be taken in accordance with the law.

“Individuals who may already have been contacted are urged to preserve all available evidence, including messages, screenshots, voice notes, call records, telephone numbers and any requests or instructions received.

“The NPA further cautions the public that the office of the NDPP must not be exploited to lend credibility to fraudulent, improper or unauthorised approaches,” the NPA said. – SAnews.gov.za

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