PROJECT: NOTORIOUS CONVICTED CRIMINAL - HUGO RAS (PART 4)
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Specialised Security Services received several complaints regarding knocks and scams targeting
wildlife hunting and accommodation packages. The details of the complaints were investigated,
and the culprit behind the scams was identified as the convicted criminal Mr. Hugo Ras.
Mr. Ras is renowned for his repeated and ongoing criminal conduct.
SSS has been tracking the extensive criminal career of Mr. Hugo Ras,
our investigations have been instrumental in his arrest and subsequent conviction.
THE PERSISTENT CRIMINALITY OF MR. HUGO RAS – LATEST IN-PRISON SCAMS EXPOSED
Specialised Security Services (SSS) remains committed to exposing the ongoing criminal activities of Mr. Hugo Ras, a notorious racketeer who continues to orchestrate sophisticated scams despite his incarceration.
Our mission is to protect the public by providing verified intelligence on his latest modus operandi and ensuring that justice is served.
CURRENT STATUS AND CUSTODIAL UPDATE:
BAIL REVOCATION:
Following his release on bail for previous matters, Mr. Ras failed to adhere to his conditions and did not appear in court as required.
Consequently, the High Court of Pretoria revoked his bail.
CURRENT INCARCERATION:
Mr. Hugo Ras is currently held at the Kgosi Mampuru II Correctional Centre (known as "New Lock" or "Gossi") in Pretoria.
MAXIMUM SECURITY TRANSFER:
Owing to his persistent use of contraband communication devices to manage criminal enterprises from within the prison, he has been moved to a maximum-security unit (C-Max).
The aim is to curtail his access to the outside world.
RECENT RAIDS:
On 17 November 2025, a successful raid was conducted on Mr. Ras’s cell, resulting in the confiscation of contraband mobile devices and an iPad used to facilitate his latest scams.
LATEST SCAM ANALYSIS: THE "HYDE INSURANCE" CONSOLIDATION SCHEME
Evidence from recent intercepted communications and scanned documents reveals that Mr. Ras is actively operating a high-frequency financial fraud operation from his cell phone.
He adapts his tactics to target local individuals through a predatory "consolidation" and "insurance" scheme.
MODUS OPERANDI: FINANCIAL AND INSURANCE FRAUD
THE COMPANY ENTITIES:
He operates under the fraudulent business name "Hyde Insurance Brokers" and has also been linked to an entity referred to as "Twiddy Accountancy."
THE TRAP:
Mr. Ras contacts victims regarding "outstanding payments" or "debt consolidations."
To build a facade of legitimacy, he provides photos of handwritten ledgers (often labelled as "Louis") detailing substantial amounts—sometimes exceeding R77,000.00.
THE PRESSURE TACTIC:
Mr. Ras creates an artificial sense of urgency, claiming there is a "shortfall" in the victim's payment (specifically citing an amount of R354.00).
He pressures victims to pay this "shortfall" immediately to Hyde Insurance Brokers before a strict morning deadline (e.g., 08:00 AM) to "release" a larger payout.
TARGETED AREAS:
His records show a calculated tracking of victims by town, with active targets identified in Sutherland, Mosselbaai, and Calitzdorp.
SYNDICATE ASSOCIATES:
The scam is not a solo effort; associates such as Belinda Greeff act as intermediaries or "buffers," managing daily administration and victim interactions to shield Mr. Ras.
FRAUDULENT BANKING DETAILS:
Victims are instructed to make urgent payments into the following accounts associated with this criminal enterprise:
1. CAPITEC BANK:
Account Name: Hyde Insurance Brokers
Account Number:1357913433
2. ABSA BANK:
Account Name: Twiddy Accountancy
Account Number: 4118418729
ADDITIONAL CRIMINAL ACTIVITIES:
INTERNATIONAL HUNTING FRAUD:
Mr. Ras uses social media aliases like "Johan van der Westhuizen."
He continues to lure international hunters (primarily from the U.S. and Eastern Europe) with stolen photos of legitimate lodges.
Victims pay deposits of $10,000 to $25,000 for non-existent hunting packages.
LIVESTOCK AND CATTLE SCAMS:
Intelligence suggests Mr. Ras is also involved in the poaching and theft of cattle and livestock, leveraging his background in the agricultural and hunting sectors to defraud farmers.
ALLEGATIONS OF SEXTORTION, EXTORTION AND POLICE CORRUPTION LINKS:
It is alleged that Mr. Hugo Ras is involved in sextortion and extortion activities.
Information received further suggests that certain corrupt SAPS members may be working with him, or that individuals are impersonating SAPS officials to intimidate and extort victims.
Sextortion is a criminal offence in South Africa and typically involves the manipulation of victims through online communication, where explicit images or videos are obtained and then used as leverage to demand money or further compliance.
Extortion, as defined under South African law, occurs when a person unlawfully and intentionally obtains an advantage by subjecting another to pressure, threats, or intimidation.
When individuals falsely present themselves as members of the South African Police Service, additional serious offences arise, including fraud and impersonation of a police official.
Victims are often trapped through deception, emotional manipulation, or fear. In many cases, perpetrators threaten exposure, arrest, or fabricated criminal charges to coerce payment.
Where corrupt officials are involved, the intimidation escalates significantly due to abuse of authority and access to official systems.
When impersonators are involved, the crime remains equally serious, as the use of false authority is intended to create fear and compliance.
The method used in this matter reportedly involves stolen identities of attractive women.
False profiles are created to lure mostly men into online conversations that quickly become explicit.
Victims are persuaded to send nude photographs or participate in intimate video exchanges.
Once compromising material is obtained, the extortion begins.
The perpetrators then demand money and threaten to expose the victim’s explicit content to their wives, family members, relatives, employers, business associates, and across social media platforms such as Facebook.
In some cases, threats of arrest or fabricated criminal charges are used to increase fear and compliance.
These actions constitute serious criminal offences, including extortion, fraud, cybercrime, intimidation, and potentially impersonation of police officials.
Whether through corrupt officials or SAPS impersonators, the abuse of authority significantly escalates the severity of the crime.
For a full understanding of how sextortion traps operate and how victims are manipulated, refer to the relevant Specialised Security Services projects addressing these crimes.
CRITICAL EVIDENCE AND NEW POLICE CASES:
The scale of Mr. Ras's ongoing activities has necessitated the registration of new criminal cases at the Sutherland SAPS:
Case Number: Theft of livestock - CAS 41/8/2025 (Registered 2025-08-22).
Case Number: Fraud - CAS 31/11/2025 (Registered 2025-11-18).
Case still under investigation.
Active Contraband Number:
Mr. Ras has been identified using the following mobile number from within his cell to coordinate these frauds: +27 69 417 3971.
EXTREME INTIMIDATION:
Many people who have encountered Mr. Hugo Ras are reportedly fearful due to his criminal influence and reach.
It is important to understand: there is no reason to live in fear of him.
Specialised Security Services is ready to assist, protect, and provide support to victims who are being threatened.
Mr. Ras is currently incarcerated, and measures are being taken to ensure he does not regain his freedom while investigations continue.
Victims and the public should feel reassured that the correct legal and investigative processes are in place, and that fear should not prevent anyone from coming forward.
Although Mr. Ras is the central figure — the kingpin controlling these operations — he does not act alone.
He reportedly coordinates with other criminal associates both inside and outside prison, extending his influence and operational reach.
Awareness and prompt reporting are critical to breaking this network and ensuring continued protection for potential and current victims.
SSS INTERVENTION
Mr. Mike Bolhuis and his team of Specialist Investigators are working in direct collaboration with officials from
the Department of Correctional Services and Dr. Pieter Groenewald to ensure that Mr. Hugo Ras
is completely prevented from using electronic communication devices.
All measures are being implemented to permanently disable Mr. Ras’s ability to access mobile phones or other electronic devices that could be used to commit crimes from within prison. This coordinated effort ensures that he cannot continue orchestrating illegal activity while incarcerated, further protecting victims and the public.
Mr. Mike Bolhuis has forwarded the complete available information relating to Mr. Hugo Ras to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and other relevant cross-border law enforcement authorities.
This action was taken particularly because Mr. Ras is allegedly targeting international victims,
especially through so-called “hunting scams” aimed at foreign clients.
When criminal conduct extends beyond South Africa’s borders,
the matter falls within the scope of international fraud, cybercrime, and organised cross-border criminal activity.
This information is also being shared with the Hawks (DPCI)
and international agencies to facilitate additional charges.
Specialised Security Services urges all individuals who have been contacted by Mr. Hugo Ras , or anyone claiming to represent "Hyde Insurance Brokers" or "Twiddy Accountancy", to contact our office immediately.
PREVIOUS SSS PROJECTS REGARDING THE CONTINUOUS CRIMINAL ACTIVITIES OF MR. HUGO RAS:
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REGARDING MR. HUGO RAS' CRIMINAL ACTIVITIES,
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