Matsapha – As the festive season approaches, National Commissioner of Police, Manoma Vusi Masango, has urged Emaswati to use digital platforms for secure savings transactions. He warned that December, a peak season for consumer spending, also sees an increase in fraudulent activities, particularly scams targeting the public.
Masango stressed that anyone caught participating in or facilitating fraudulent schemes will face immediate arrest and prosecution. He also called on business owners to avoid using informal, unsecured methods of financial transactions. Instead, they are advised to rely on established banking channels, which offer a secure and traceable way of managing funds and protecting assets.
In his address, Masango reiterated that the cultivation and trafficking of dagga remain serious criminal offenses. The police will continue efforts to destroy illicit dagga fields and hold those responsible accountable. He explained that the illegal trade of dagga fuels violent crimes such as murder, which pose significant dangers to the safety of communities.
“Every year we see money disappearing through fraudulent schemes. Some people take funds out of banks, while others stash money under their beds. We know this leads to losses. You cannot fool us,” he said. “As for dagga, it’s a crime we will continue to fight. We will destroy those illegal fields. These criminals are responsible for the deaths of many young people, and we won’t tolerate this in our country.”
Masango urged the public to work closely with law enforcement to curb the drug trade, noting that the rise in drug-related murders has become a serious concern. He added that police officers will not remain in offices but will actively patrol and engage in the fight against drug trafficking.
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