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South African Home Affairs Investigation Finds Preliminary Evidence of Fraud and Identity Theft in Beauty Queen’s Nationality

In a shocking development, the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) in South Africa has announced preliminary findings from an investigation into the nationality of beauty queen, Chidinma Adetshina. The 23-year-old model, of Nigerian heritage, has been at the center of controversy over her eligibility to contest for the 2024 Miss South Africa title.

According to the DHA, the investigation was launched after receiving official requests from the organizers of Miss SA to inquire about Chidimma’s citizenship. In a statement, the minister of South African Home Affairs, Leon Schreiber, revealed that 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.

The investigation found that Adetshina’s mother may have committed fraud and identity theft, which led to an innocent South African mother’s identity being stolen. This, in turn, prevented her from registering her child, who was an infant in 2021 when the alleged unlawful actions took place.

The controversy surrounding Chidimma’s nationality gained traction on social media in July after she qualified for the round of 16 in the Miss SA competition. The investigation’s findings have sparked widespread shock and concern, with many calling for further action to be taken.

The DHA’s announcement comes with a stern warning to those who engage in fraudulent activities, saying that they will not hesitate to take necessary action to protect the integrity of the country’s citizenship process.

As the investigation continues, Chidimma Adetshina remains at the center of a storm that has sparked heated debates and questions about the legitimacy of her participation in the Miss SA competition.