A Cape Town couple is set to appear in court after allegedly defrauding a non-profit organisation of R171,350 intended for Islamic studies with underprivileged youth.The suspects, aged 41 and 48, were arrested by the Hawks and charged with fraud.They were registered as directors of the South African Zakah Fund and received the funds in 2018 and 2020.The Hawks confirmed the couple used the money for personal travel instead of the stated purpose.The South African National Zakah Fund (SANZAF) stated the suspects are not part of their organisation and affirmed their vetting processes.The case highlights concerns about misuse of charitable funds and the importance of transparency in non-profit operations.