The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (HAWKS) has made strides in the case involving the alleged leaking of the class of 2024 matric results on the internet which were allegedly being sold.
The complaint was lodged of by the Department of Education on Sunday, 12 January 2025 at Pretoria Central SAPS and the case was expeditiously transferred to the Hawks for further investigation.
This morning, 16 January 2025, the Hawks’ Serious Economic Offences Unit of the Serious Commercial Crime Investigation, Cybercrime Investigation Head Office descended upon a house in Hillcrest, north of Johannesburg after their search and seizure warrant was approved. The Hawks proceeded to the identified premises where a 21 years old young man and his parents are residing. During the search, various electronic gadgets and an unlicensed shotgun with live ammunition were found.
The 21-year-old suspect will be detained for the unlawful possession of a firearm and further investigation into the matric result leakage will continue.