ACCUSED REMANDED IN CUSTODY FOR R14.7 MILLION ESKOM FRAUD. THEFT AND MONEY LAUNDERING.
MPUMALANGA – Thandeka Innocentia Nkosi(42) was remanded in custody by the Hendrina Magistrate Court on Friday, 17 March 2023 for Theft, Fraud and Money Laundering.
Her appearance followed an intensive investigation conducted by Eskom Forensic Investigators concerning money, which was stolen from Eskom. After completion of the investigation, the case was handed over to the Hawks Middelburg-based Serious Commercial Crime Investigation for further investigation.
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During their probe, it was discovered that from March to April 2013, Nkosi, who was employed by Eskom at Arnot Power Station as a Senior Buyer, colluded with accused number 2 a director of Angel Frost Investment(PTY) LTD. The accused acting in concert (arrange (something) by mutual agreement or coordination) defrauded Eskom amount of R14 736 882.00.
The accused was arrested, charged, and appeared before the Hendrina Magistrate on Friday, 17 March 2023. The case was postponed to 22 March 2023 for possible bail application and the appearance of the other four suspects. The accused was remanded in custody. Investigation continues.
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