Fake prophet swindles 77-year-old woman of P25,000
Tuesday, April 22, 2025 | 460 Views |

False prophet. PIC: BBC
According to No.13 District Officer Commanding, Senior Superintendent Obusitswe Lokae, the incident occurred over the Good Friday holiday when the elderly woman agreed to meet the so-called prophet for prayers.
The two travelled to a hill in Mmopane, where the fake prophet had promised to conduct a spiritual session to bless her money and improve her life.
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