Eight City of Joburg employees arrested for theft and fraud
Police confirmed that eight employees of the City of Joburg have been arrested for theft and fraud on Friday.
Police confirmed that eight employees of the City of Joburg have been arrested for theft and fraud on Friday.
According to a police statement, the suspects created "fraudulent letters demanding outstanding refunds from the City of Joburg".
Lawfirm letterheads were used in the letters to make it look like it was sent to the municipality on behalf of affected residents.
"The employees would then process the refunds and deposited the money to their nominated account. The total value of the loot amounts to R2.4 million," the statement read.
The suspects are expected to appear before the Johannesburg Specialised Commercial Crimes Court on Monday.
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