- In a gripping interview with talk show host Relebogile Mabotja, a brave woman recounts how she siphoned millions from her boss's account into her husband's company account.
- Starting small, she took R200K out of a staggering R200M in her boss's account, confident he wouldn't notice.
- Social media users were left reeling by the story, with some finding it oddly entertaining.

In a viral video that took social media by storm, a woman laid bare the details of how she embezzled millions from her employer. The story, shared by @thee_vogue_sa, reveals how she began with a modest R200K before escalating to larger sums, eventually racking up a substantial amount over time. Her bold moves didn't go unnoticed for long, and the repercussions were life-altering.
The video, which gained traction on TikTok under the handle @thee_vogue_sa, amassed a staggering 1.8 million views, 145,000 comments, and over 2,400 likes. It quickly became a topic of conversation among users who were both shocked and intrigued by the audacity of her actions.
Confessions of a Former Thief: How She Got Caught
“My first brush with crime was stealing R200K. I was the head of his accounting department, and there I was, staring at his bank account filled with millions. I figured if I took R1M, no one would bat an eye.”
The woman confessed that she meticulously studied the system for an entire year before making her move. Her plan was as calculated as it was daring. She ensured that every step she took would be untraceable, at least initially. “I transferred the money into my husband's bank account,” she admitted, revealing the ease with which she executed her plan.
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“I even tried to resign, but my boss wouldn’t let me go. He trusted me too much.”
Her luck ran out one day when she arrived at work to find her boss waiting for her. He informed her that he had received an anonymous email accusing her of stealing company funds. Despite denying the allegations for five long years, the evidence eventually caught up with her. She was found guilty and sentenced to five years in prison. Throughout this period, her children believed she was living overseas, blissfully unaware of her circumstances.
If you're curious, here's the video:
Mzansi Reactions: Shock, Humor, and Curiosity
The video sparked a wave of reactions on social media. Users couldn't help but weigh in, with some expressing disbelief while others found humor in the situation. The comments section became a lively forum for discussion, with jokes and questions aplenty.
One user, @violet_9937, joked:
“I suspect the promotion 😂 They were onto you😂😂”
Another user, @gomo1005, chimed in:
“Bathong, she’s so chill 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Why do I feel like it’s so easy?”
User @_khahli000 shared a personal connection:
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“I did my internship at her company, then one day, she was gone. Then I saw interviews, my internship was in 2016😢”
@diamond27317 had a straightforward response:
“I would have resigned immediately.”
@aloeone2 was particularly intrigued:
“This is fascinating. My younger sister is a CA, and she’d be interested in this. Where can I watch the full interview?🥺”
Another SA Case: Eight Years for R940K
In a similar vein, a Briefly News article reported on another high-profile theft case. A former Standard Bank employee was sentenced to eight years in prison after stealing R940K from a deceased person's account while the family was busy settling estate matters. The woman went as far as forging documents to impersonate relatives of the deceased, cleverly splitting the stolen money into various accounts to avoid detection. Her actions ultimately led to her downfall, reminding us all of the consequences of greed and deceit.
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