Trending · 200 searches · 13 Oct 2026
Passport Scam
A passport fraud syndicate has been busted, resulting in the arrest of former Home Affairs officials.
According to reports, the officials were involved in a R100k passport scam, issuing fraudulent passports to non-nationals.
Recent Arrests
Two former SA Home Affairs officials were arrested in connection with the scam, sparking interest in the topic among South Africans.
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