The Hawks Serious Commercial Crime Investigation team arrested Mr Ruan Maritz (30) for fraud and money laundering. The accused was arrested on Tuesday, 25 March 2025 in Hartswater.
Allegations are that the accused misrepresented to the complainants and other victims that he is a broker for Quick Trade Investment and Forex Trading. The investment contract stipulated that when clients invest 50%, the broker will add with same percentage, a promise he never honoured. The victims suffered a loss amounting to R2 million.
Mr Ruan Maritz a made a brief appearance before Hartswater magistrate court on the 26 March 2025 and was granted bail of R50 000. The matter is postponed to 12 May 2025.
