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Illegal mining operations on the far West Rand in Gauteng were dealt a major blow after numerous alleged kingpins were arrested.
In a statement issued by NPA regional spokesperson Lumka Mahanjana and the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation , Colonel Katlego Mogale explained that the orders were issued in terms of the Prevention of Organised Crime Act 121 of 1988 at the Pretoria High Court. The six are facing seven counts of unlawful dealing in precious metals and three counts of fraud and money laundering. Four of the accused are also facing charges of being in the country illegally. It is alleged that the six men ran an operation where they illegally collected precious metals from disused and abandoned mines, and processed and sold them. It is further alleged that with the proceeds they obtained from selling the metals, they bought properties using falsified names.
“Three preservation orders have been obtained. The first order was obtained on July 31, the second on August 7, and the third was obtained on August 30. All these orders are for 51 vehicles and seven properties in Khutsong and Carletonville.
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