Forensic Expert: An analysis of the solution in the App Kidnappings Links to Financial Fraud in South Africa Banking Industry
Journal: Dialogues in Humanities and Social Sciences
Year: 2025

Research shows forensic experts revealed that as of the 2022/2023 financial year, the total number of kidnappings in South Africa reached 15 343 cases. Gauteng had the highest number of kidnappings, with 7 818 reports. KwaZulu-Natal followed with 3 081 cases of kidnapping in the same period. The escalating number of kidnappings in South Africa has reached unprecedented levels, with recent incidents shedding light on the dire reality faced by citizens. According to Statistics SA (StatsSA), more t