Hawks arrest woman in Ga-Nala for alleged money laundering at Eskom
The 42-year-old accused was remanded in custody by Hendrina Magistrate's Court today for alleged theft, fraud and money laundering.
A 42-year-old-woman was arrested and appeared before Hendrina Magistrate’s Court today in connection with alleged fraud, theft and money laundering.
The arrest followed an intensive investigation conducted by Eskom Forensic Investigators concerning money, which was stolen from Eskom.
The Hawks Middelburg-based Serious Commercial Crime Investigation made the arrest this morning in Ga-Nala (former Kriel).
During the investigation, it was discovered that from March to April 2013 the accused, who was employed by Eskom at Arnot Power Station as a senior buyer, allegedly colluded with the director of a company who is believed to have defrauded Eskom of more than R14m.
The case was postponed to March 22 for a possible bail application and the appearance of four more suspects.
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