This is according to Hawks spokesperson in the Free State province, Christopher Singo, who says the suspect, Ishmael Fihla, was released on warning following his appearance before the Bloemfontein Magistrate’s Court on Monday.

Fihla’s appearance comes after “the victim” approached the offices of the Hawks’ in Bloemfontein and reported that Fihla had promised to secure a job for him at the local municipality in Bloemfontein in exchange for money.

Fihla was arrested in a sting operation on Friday 31 August 2021 after R3000 in cash was recovered from him. The case against Fihla has been remanded to the said date for a formal bail application.

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