Friday, 9 May 2025

R7-million ATM ‘software heist’ in South Africa

Suspects allegedly used “specialised software” to steal about R7-million in cash from Western Cape ATMs.

The East London unit of the Directorate for Priority Crimes Investigation, also known as the Hawks, has arrested two suspects who are alleged to have used “specialised software” to make R7-million in illegal cash withdrawals from ATMs serviced by Fidelity Cash Solutions in various locations in the Western Cape.

According to Hawks head Godfrey Lebeya, the Hawks acted on a 15 March tipoff that two days later led to the arrest of suspects Mongameli Tom and Sikhumbuzo Honono. The arresting team comprised of members of the Hawks, Peddie Visible Policing, Western Cape Crime Intelligence and the SAPS Western Cape commercial crimes unit.


By Nkosinathi Ndlovu

Full story at Tech Central

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