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LIMPOPO – A 54-year-old Deputy Director stationed at Kutama Senthumule Correctional Center was arrested in Thohoyandou today for alleged fraud and corruption, says provincial Hawks spokesperson, Captain Matimba Maluleke.
This was during a sting operation to address corruption in the province.
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Maluleke says the suspect, who is responsible for procurement at the correctional center, allegedly colluded with a service provider to exorbitantly over price goods in return of gratification.
“The correctional center has suffered a loss of over R300 000. His accomplice, who owns a clothing company in Polokwane was also arrested this morning,” Maluleke explained.
Both suspects were summoned to appear before Makhado Magistrate Court on 11 December 2018.
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