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News24 reports that a security guard, who allegedly stole and then fled with several millions of rands belonging to his employer, is expected to bring a formal bail application later this week.
Josiah Lekgoathi, 45, made his first appearance in the Kempton Park Magistrate’s Court on Monday to face a charge of theft. It is alleged that on 5 April Lekgoathi was on duty with his two other colleagues conducting money drop-offs and pickups from various ATMs around Selby, Johannesburg. "The trio later returned to the company base in Edenvale with the remaining money. One guard was dropped outside the entrance while the driver proceeded to park the armoured vehicle inside. Lekgoathi then allegedly loaded the money bag in his private vehicle and left the premises without being searched. He never returned to work," a Hawks spokesperson reported. A team of investigators traced and arrested Lekgoathi on Saturday. The vehicle allegedly used in the commission of the crime was seized. Lekgoathi is expected back in court later this week for a formal bail application.
- Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Ntwaagae Seleka at News24
- Read too, Cash-in-transit guard bust after 'loading millions into car boot', at TimesLIVE
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