By OBAKENG MAJE

Two Mozambican nationals aged 43 and 46 were arrested by the Hawks for fraud in Rustenburg on 9 February 2024.

It is alleged that in 2020,Khulumani Support Group, entered into an agreement with Sibanye Stillwater to repatriate former Sibanye Stillwater employees, who are either sick or dead to their respective countries. KSG would pay for the repatriation and Sibanye would reimburse it for the costs.

The Hawks spokesperson in North West, Warrant Officer Amogelang Malwetse said, one of the suspects who was a committee member responsible for submitting financial claims on behalf of mineworkers, allegedly submitted several claims with fraudulent death certificates to the value of R800 000.

She said the suspect then used the bank account of his accomplice for transferring the funds.

“The complainant detected the fraud activities and the matter was reported and fully investigated by the Klerksdorp based Hawks’ Serious Corruption Investigation team, which led to their arrest.

“They are expected to appear before the Rustenburg Magistrate’s Court on 12 February 2024 facing charges of fraud,” said Malwetse.

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