More Woes For Chidinma Adetshina As SA Home Affairs Dept Accuse Mother Of Identity Fraud

There seems to be no ending to the controversy surrounding Top 10 Miss South Africa finalist, Chidinma Adetshina

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More woes for Miss South Africa contestant, Chidinma Adetshina as her citizenship is being questioned over allegations of fraud and identity theft.

On Wednesday, August 7, 2024, the South African Department of Home Affairs provided an update on its preliminary findings following an investigation into Adetshina’s citizenship.

According to its findings, the Home Affairs department reveals there is substantial evidence to believe that potential fraud and identity theft may have been committed by the person recorded in the records as Chidimma Adetshina’s mother.

The statement released on X reads:  “Prima facie reasons exist to believe that fraud and identity theft may have been committed by the person recorded in Home Affairs records as Chidimma Adetshina’s mother.

Chidinma’s mother was born in South Africa but is of Mozambican descent.

However, the department added that Adetshina could not have participated in the alleged unlawful actions of her mother because she was an infant in 2001.

“An innocent South African mother, whose identity may have been stolen as part of the alleged fraud committed by Adetshina’s mother, suffered as a result because she could not register her child,” the department said.

The department said it had broadened its investigation to identify and pursue any officials involved in the alleged fraudulent scheme and was obtaining legal advice on the implications of the alleged fraudulent activity on Adetshina’s citizenship status.

“Upon completion of the investigation, Home Affairs intends to press criminal charges against all implicated parties.”

The department provided the update based on the official request received from the Miss SA organization, as well as the consent provided by both the contestant and her mother.

“We will provide a final update once the investigation is concluded.”

On Monday, August 5, the pageant organisers formally requested that Adetshina’s citizenship be verified.

Read the full statement below

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