Phillip Dickmann (33) has found guilty of fraud and money laundering by the Edenburg Regional Court. He was sentenced him to 10 years imprisonment, wholly suspended on both counts.
The court heard that on 16 and 19 December 2022, the owner of a coffee shop in Trompsburg approached a solar installation company for a quotation to install a solar energy system. Mr. Dickmann, who represented the company at the time, provided a quotation amounting to R238,295.
On 19 December 2022, the complainant transferred the full amount into a Capitec Bank account as per the quote.
However, investigations revealed that Mr. Dickmann misappropriated the funds for personal use and had no intention of fulfilling the agreed-upon service.
Brigadier Sereetsi applauded the investigating officer, Sergeant Ntlati, for his dedication in ensuring that perpetrators are held accountable, in line with the SAPS mandate. He also commended Public Prosecutor Ehlers for his excellent work in securing the conviction and serving justice.
Cece Smith 