The National Prosecuting Authority’s (NPA) Asset Forfeiture Unit in KwaZulu-Natal have seized the assets of several people charged with fraud and corruption in the Mhlathuze Water Board matter. 🧐
undertook a SCM process to appoint a panel of service providers to render legal services to the water board.
“The approved budget for the panel was unlawfully increased by 640%, by the CEO and CFO. They then unlawfully awarded tenders to the value of approximately R37 million to one law firm and excluded 15 other law firms.“It is alleged that the CEO and CFO of the water board also received undue benefits from the said law firm during the period that the CEO and CFO had processed/approved the award of tenders to the said firm,” she said.
“The order also includes assets hidden in trusts and companies, and cash in bank accounts. The assets will be held under restraint pending the outcome of the criminal matter which returns to court on 6 December 2022,” Kara said.
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