Hawks arrest 21-year-old suspect for 'selling 2024 matrix results online'

The Priority Crimes Investigation Directorate, the Hawks, has arrested a 21-year-old suspect in connection with the alleged leak of 2024 matric results which were allegedly sold on the internet.

This week the minister of basic education Siviwe Gwarube said it was reported that the results were being offered for R99.90 ahead of their official release on Tuesday.

She said she was grateful law enforcement agencies were able to intervene quickly for a quick investigation.

“This is extremely serious because if there has been a breach in our system, there are processes we need to follow,” she said Monday.

Hawks spokesperson Colonel Katlego Mogale said the education department lodged the complaint on Sunday at the Pretoria central police station and the case was transferred to the Hawks for further investigation.

She said on Thursday that the Hawks' serious economic crimes unit raided a house in Hillcrest, north of Johannesburg, after a search warrant was approved.

“The Hawks went to the identified location where a 21-year-old man and his parents reside.

“During the search, electronic devices and an unlicensed shotgun with live ammunition were found.

“The 21-year-old suspect will be arrested for illegal possession of a firearm and investigations into the leak of matrix results will continue.”

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