Several cases of travel fraud have stood out as prime examples of how vulnerable South Africans can be caught in criminal activity. He noted the so-called holiday swindler’s company touted luxury getaways, complete with first-class air tickets and five-star accommodation, to destinations such as the Maldives and Dubai. CS Forensics recently investigated a case in which a travel agency was defrauded of an amount over R3 million. The agent received two upfront payments from the school, however, the agent failed to make the necessary bookings. The agency has since been contacted by numerous airlines and passengers who purchased air tickets, but subsequently discovered that their tickets had been voided without their permission.

Source: The North Africa Journal December 14, 2023 09:10 UTC