However, Sibongile's adventure began to attract the attention of her fellow female students who were suspicious of her drastic lifestyle changes. Why not? Sibongile spent 666 pounds sterling or equivalent to Rp12.8 million per day. A surprising expenditure compared to the daily wages in South Africa, which was only 40 pounds sterling (Rp766 thousand) at that time.

Sibongile was reported to the National Student Aid Scheme before being arrested by the police on charges of theft and fraud. This new wealthy person was then brought to court and faced a prison sentence of 5 years. During the trial, Sibongile had already spent the educational assistance money amounting to 50 thousand pounds sterling (equivalent to Rp9.6 billion).

However, Mani objected to the punishment and stated that she considered the money as 'miraculous money from God'. "What I faced was completely unfair. I thought the money in my account at that time was miraculous money from God." It was His gift, and if I had known it would end like this, I would have been sad. "I will remain strong until I get out of jail even though it will be difficult," Sibongile wrote in her personal blog.

In the hearing at the East London High Court in Makhanda, two judges agreed to suspend Sibongile's sentence. The condition is that Sibongile does not commit theft or fraud while being free. She is also required to complete 14 weeks of community service and is ordered to attend counseling. However, the most surprising thing is that Sibongile is allowed to keep the money that was mistakenly transferred to her account.