Limpopo: Police have on Tuesday arrested a fourth male suspect in connection with the R10 million insurance murder, fraud, and money laundering case involving former police officer, Rachel Kutumela, and her family. The suspect, aged 54, is expected to appear before the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court today facing charges of murder, fraud, and money laundering.

According to South African Government News Agency, the suspect, who is the brother of the accused former police Sergeant, was apprehended on Tuesday morning at around 11 am in Molejie, outside Seshego. The arrest marks a significant development in the ongoing investigation into the alleged financial crimes.

The other three suspects, namely Rachel Kutumela (43), her sister Anna Shokane (47), and daughter Florah Shokane (23), remain in custody following their bail denial and ongoing court proceedings. The case has been transferred to the Polokwane High Court, highlighting the severity of the charges and the complexity of the case.

The crimes reportedly spanned from 2000 to 2024, during which the insured individuals died in various circumstances. The suspects allegedly fraudulently took out life, accident, and funeral insurance policies for their victims and subsequently cashed in the policies, leading to significant financial gains.