The Hawks have arrested six individuals for fraud, theft, and money laundering related to Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) tenders at Eskom and Sasol.
The suspects, linked to NJM Treatment and NDE Services (Pty) Ltd, were apprehended on Thursday following an extensive investigation into fraudulent activities involving multiple entities.
Suspects and Charges
The arrested individuals include:
- Mark Smith (61)
- Alexander Roditis (45)
- Vanessa Chungu (43)
- Raymond Crozier (62)
- Phillip Le Roux (56)
- Ronald Hoy (58)
They appeared in the Johannesburg Specialised Commercial Crimes Court, where they were released on R20,000 bail each.
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The case has been postponed to November 29 for docket disclosure.
Investigation Details
According to Hawks spokesperson Katlego Mogale, the investigation revealed that the directors of NJM Treatment and NDE Services misrepresented themselves to Eskom by submitting fraudulent tenders for the supply of goods.
The fraud, which began in October 2017, involved submitting falsified financial records to secure tenders.
It also included engaging in “fronting” practices, violating the B-BBEE Act.
Similar fraudulent activities were identified in dealings with Sasol, resulting in the termination of NJM’s services. The potential loss to both Eskom and Sasol is estimated at over R400 million.
Official Response
Hawks head Lieutenant-General Godfrey Lebeya welcomed the arrests, urging businesses to maintain transparency and integrity in their operations.
He emphasized that corruption undermines trust and has severe legal consequences, urging for ethical standards in both the public and private sectors.
Source: @CliffShiko & TheCitizen
