A 25-year-old woman has faced serious consequences after reporting a false armed robbery to Goodwood SAPS.
In her complaint, submitted on Saturday she stated that on Friday while at a shopping mall, an unknown man approached her, threatened her with a gun, and stole R24, 000 in cash along with her work laptop worth R25, 000.
However, during an interview with Goodwood
Detectives on Monday, investigators became suspicious of her story. As the
questioning progressed, she eventually admitted to fabricating the events and
provided a revised statement with the truth.
She was arrested for perjury and obstructing
justice and appeared in Goodwood Magistrate Court yesterday.
The Western Cape police management has warned
that filing false reports not only wastes police resources but also diverts
attention from real incidents and victims who need assistance.
The public is encouraged to refrain from making
false claims, as this is a criminal offense that can lead to charges.
Done by: Stephanie Van Rayen
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