ABSA Call centre manager accused of defrauding customer
Sharon Mathala | Monday December 22, 2025 11:47
Tebogo Tshepang Nthibo allegedly gave a customer’s account details to another accused person who then gained access to the account.
Appearing for arraignment before senior Magistrate Tshepo Thedi, the state further told the court that Nthibo along with others who are yet to be arrested allegedly transferred cash amounting to P702 036,07 from the customers account.
His charge sheet reads, “The accused person Tebogo Tshepang Nthibo and others not before court on or around 10 August 2025 , in Gaborone acting together in concert with intent to defraud and lawful consideration disclosed a customer’s ABSA bank account credential information which came to Tebogo Nthibo by virtue of his employment as the call center supervisor to the other accused persons, who took control of the same account and started transacting monies amount to P702 036,07 to their benefits without the knowledge or consent of the account holder.”
Appearing before court this morning, the state told the court that they would like to extend the accused's remand because they fear he may temper with investigations.
“The accused is likely to interfere with investigations and we have engaged with the bank to dig further to establish his involvement in other personal accounts in which cases were reported. We therefore pray and submit that the accused be remanded in custody, so we cover these issues as alluded,” the state said.
When the Magistrate gave him a chance to state his case and why he shouldn’t be remanded behind bars, Nthibo pleaded that he should be released because he will help the Police locate other suspects. In the end Magistrate Thedi agreed with the state and extended his remand. Case returns 12 January