Good morningI run a small business, i ma...

Asked by Anonymous on 24-10-2020 12:35:38
Question posted in the Criminal Law category relating to Gauteng

Good morning

I run a small business, i make appointments online for people who struggles to get a licence card renewal appointment.  I reffered some of my customer to a lady who contatec me and said she could assist by helping customers to sort out traffic fines.  I refere a quite a few customers to her wth sucess, but this last week i was called by 2 customers tating she stole their money.  I have never met this lady, i have no ties with her other than refering customers, my problem is the customers wants to open a crimal case against me, I have told both customers that they will have my full co orperation in what they decide to do.  please could you advise me on how to handle this, can i be implicated????

Answer to the Question

Posted by Att. Patrick on 28-10-2020 10:51:00

Hi there,

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They can't open a criminal case against you, because you didn't steal their money!

I assume that the customer paid their money directly to this lady? Tell the customers that they must contact the lady directly because you don't have any connection to her. 

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