The Gauteng Political Killings Task Team has arrested a 42-year-old former fleet manager of Emfuleni Local Municipality on charges of fraud and corruption linked to a multimillion-rand contract.
The arrest stems from the alleged irregular awarding and implementation of a municipal vehicle fleet said.
Investigators revealed that approximately R16 million was paid to a service provider for the delivery of 18 municipal vehicles, including UD trucks and bakkies.
However, only seven vehicles were delivered to the municipality, despite full payment allegedly having been made.
The suspect is expected to appear in the Vanderbijlpark Magistrate’s Court on Monday, July 20, on charges of fraud and corruption.
- A 42-year-old former fleet manager of Emfuleni Local Municipality was arrested for fraud and corruption.
- The charges relate to an allegedly irregular contract for municipal vehicle fleet procurement.
- About R16 million was paid for 18 vehicles, including UD trucks and bakkies.
- Only seven vehicles were delivered despite full payment being made.
- The suspect is set to appear in Vanderbijlpark Magistrate’s Court on July 20.
Investigators revealed that approximately R16 million was paid to a service provider for the delivery of 18 municipal vehicles, including UD trucks and bakkies.
However, only seven vehicles were delivered to the municipality, despite full payment allegedly having been made.
