Insurance killer and co-accused remain in custody

Insurance killer

Cape Town — The family of Jacob Petros Seakamela, the victim of alleged insurance killer Rachel Kutumela, has lamented how he was killed.

According to Jane Seakamela, Jacob’s sister, her brother was found dead on 14 September 2022 outside and was dumped next to a rubbish bin outside OR Mabotja Secondary School, The Citizen reported.

The night before his death, Jacob’s younger brother received a call that a police van had parked outside Jacob’s house and a man and woman identified themselves as police. They entered his house and accused him of theft. The person who had told Jacob’s brother reported that Jacob was taken by force.

“At the time, there was nothing that pointed to murder. He was still the same person, only releasing water through his nose,” an angry Jane said.

It is alleged that Kutumela went to the family’s home during the funeral arrangements, along with a woman who identified herself as Jacob’s child’s mother. The woman informed the family that she had taken out a funeral cover while Jacob was still alive. That was the first interaction between Kutumela and the family.

According to IOL, Kutuemela’s respective daughter and sister, Raesetsa Shokane Kutumela and Annah Shokane, were arrested and charged with running a murder for insurance money payment racket. The police added their names to the docket on Thursday,

The trio faces charges that include six counts of murder, money laundering, receiving proceeds from unlawful activities, 12 counts of fraud, and defeating the ends of justice.

The money laundering charges apply specifically to Rachel Kutumela and her daughter, Madjadji,” explained the National Prosecuting Authority’s (NPA) Mashudu Malabi Dzhangi.

Dzhangi said Rachel had allegedly taken out various policies for victims and has so far claimed R10 million in payouts as the sole beneficiary.

“The payouts were made by various service providers, including ABSA, Standard Bank, Capitec, Hollard, Assupol, Old Mutual, Onelife, and Clientele. Kutumela is accused of sharing the proceeds with her sister and daughter,” she said.

Investigations have revealed that in some instances, insured individuals were found dead in various locations.

The case has been postponed to October 30 and 31 and November 1 for bail applications. The accused will remain in custody until their next appearance.

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