Swereen Govender has been sentenced to an effective 15 years after she swindled people out of more than R18 million. (SAPS/Supplied)
Victims defrauded more than R18 million by convicted fraudster and imposter, Swereen Govender, want their money back.
This week, Govender was sentenced to 40 years in jail after she pleaded guilty to 15 counts of fraud on 16 March.
However, the Palm Ridge Specialised Commercial Crime Court ordered that her sentences run concurrently, which means she will spend 15 years in jail.
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