The Department of Home Affairs has made startling findings in its investigation into Chidimma Adetshina’s nationality, uncovering potential fraud and identity theft committed by her mother.
Story Summary:
- Home Affairs investigation uncovers potential fraud involving Chidimma Adetshina’s citizenship.
- Findings suggest Adetshina’s mother may have committed identity theft.
- Investigation reveals Adetshina was an infant during the alleged fraud.
- Legal actions and further investigations into officials involved are underway.
Home Affairs finds prima facie indications in Chidimma Adetshina’s citizenship
The Department of Home Affairs has released new details regarding its ongoing investigation into the citizenship of Chidimma Adetshina, a contestant in the upcoming Miss SA event.
The inquiry began following a request from the event’s organisers to verify her nationality status.
Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber has revealed that the investigation has uncovered prima facie evidence suggesting that fraud and identity theft were committed by Adetshina’s mother.
“From the information we have uncovered thus far, there are prima facie reasons to believe that fraud and identity theft may have been committed by the person recorded in Home Affairs records as Chidimma Adetshina’s mother,” said Minister Schreiber.
The investigation has broadened significantly since its inception, incorporating archival research, hospital visits, and site verifications.
Initial findings indicate that Adetshina, who was an infant at the time, could not have been complicit in the alleged fraudulent activities that occurred in 2001.
Moreover, the investigation has revealed that an innocent South African mother, whose identity was likely stolen, was adversely affected and unable to register her own child as a result.
Minister Schreiber emphasised the department’s commitment to identifying and pursuing any officials involved in the fraudulent scheme.
Legal advice is currently being sought to understand the implications of the alleged fraud on Adetshina’s citizenship status.
“Upon the completion of the investigation, Home Affairs intends to press criminal charges against all implicated parties,” he stated.
Public reactions to the findings have been strong, with many calling for swift justice.
Arts, Sports and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie, who’s been at the forefront of the probe, expressed his determination to assist in finding the South African mother who suffered due to the alleged identity theft.
“Our next step is to find the South African mother who suffered because her child’s identity was stolen. Thank you Minister Leon Schreiber. Let’s blow open this whole racket and arrests should surely follow,” McKenzie stated.
