Lenasia police have confirmed that they have arrested a well known travel operator for allegedly defrauding Muslim clients.

The 62-year-old was arrested on Monday morning.

It’s alleged that the travel operator owes at least two and a half million Rand in loans and fees to Muslims who have booked with her travel agency for hajj and umrah.

The police’s Hector Netshivodza says she is expected to appear n court soon.

“We have arrested a 62-year-old lady after she was charged with fraud and corruption in Lenasia. She is facing a charge of fraud and corruption after she defrauded a lot of people and she also tried to bribe the organization that deals with travelling.”

The travel operator has denied allegations of defrauding Muslims saying people needed to be patient as she has made alternative arrangements to pay back the money.

Faizel Patel

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