The Electoral Commission (IEC) this week warned of an impostor posing as CEO Sy Mamabolo and chatting with voters on WhatsApp to get their information.
, the IEC said it first became aware of the impostor in October 2022 and reported the matter to police for investigation.
“Indications from the South African Police Service are that investigations are still continuing. The activities of the impostor receded in December 2022 but resurfaced over the weekend. “The impostor uses the cellphone number 084 577 9791. The impostor appears very active on WhatsApp, where he or she is conversing with unsuspecting professional contacts and acquaintances of the chief electoral officer. The WhatsApp account linked to the 084 577 9791 number bears the photographs of the chief electoral officer. These photographs are easily accessible from news sites and publications on the internet,” said the commission.
It urged police to intensify the investigation and apprehend the culprit, saying their criminal conduct undermines the country's electoral democratic processes and the commission as a foremost election management body on the African continent.
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