By OBAKENG MAJE
A fraud and corruption case against Keshene Chetty and 40 of his co-accused, has been postponed by the Pretoria High Court to 27 May 2024, for some of the accused to apply for legal representation from Legal Aid South Africa.
The National Prosecuting Authority’s Investigating Directorate spokesperson, Henry Mamothame said they were arrested after a tender fraud, wherein procurement documents were allegedly tampered with in a tender meant for the branding of police vehicles.
Mamothame said falsified quotations were allegedly provided to the South African Police Service (SAPS). He further said the accused are facing 456 charges that include racketeering, fraud, corruption, theft, forgery and money laundering.
“Amongst the accused, are police officials who allegedly participated in the fraudulent processing of this tender, and 22 companies and their directors.
“The former head of SAPS Supply Chain Management, Lieutenant General Ramahlapi Mokwena and three brigadiers are also part of the accused in this matter,” he said.
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