Durban: On Wednesday, 12 March 2025, the Durban Specialised Commercial Crimes Court convicted three individuals on multiple counts of fraud. Zameer Ramjhan (42) was convicted on 32 counts, Anesh Rampersadh (46) on 11 counts, and Suren Ganas (58) on three counts.

According to South African Police Service, between March 2010 and December 2012, Benny Naidoo (58), Zameer Ramjhan (42), Method Mkhize (62), and Anesh Rampersadh (46), who were employees of Voight Shipping, colluded with suppliers Suren Ganas (58) and Wayed Mia (54) by submitting fictitious invoices, capturing them, and authorizing their payment. The intention was to defraud Voight Shipping, resulting in a financial loss of R2 951 800-00.

The company became suspicious and initiated an internal investigation, which revealed fraudulent activity. The incident was reported to the police, who referred the case to the Hawks for further investigation. After a thorough investigation, the accused were arrested and charged with fraud.

The accused appeared in court several times until 12 March 2025, when Zameer Ramjhan, Anesh Rampersadh, and Suren Ganas were convicted on different counts of fraud. The matter was remanded to 20 May 2025, for sentencing.

In 2019, Benny Naidoo, Method Mkhize, and Wayed Mia pleaded guilty and were sentenced accordingly. The KwaZulu-Natal Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation Provincial Head, Major General (Dr) Lesetja Senona, welcomed the conviction and praised the members for the work. 'The successful conviction of these individuals demonstrates our commitment to eradicating fraud and corruption in our country,' he said.