The Hawks Serious Organised Crime Investigation Team is seeking the public’s assistance in locating the whereabouts of Matthieu Ndjayi-Shongo (42), who was charged for alleged possession of abalone.
The team arrested Ndjayi-Shongo and Matundu Vangu (53) in February 2020 after intercepting their vehicle that was allegedly transporting dried abalone on the N1 road between Cape Town and Gauteng. A thorough search of the truck revealed 43 boxes of dried abalone weighing about 860kg valued at approximately R7 million.
Ndjayi-Shongo as per the attached picture made a series of court appearances and was released on R30 000-00 bail. During August 2021, Ndjayi-Shongo was set to stand trial but he absconded.
Anyone with information on Ndjayi-Shongo’s whereabouts should contact the Hawks’ Investigating Officer, Warrant Officer Bathini Mkrwala on 071 481 2797, or contact the police’s Crime Stop number 0860010111. All information provided will be kept in the strictest confidence.