Phil Magokoe

A physiotherapist who pleaded guilty to fraud and money laundering has been ordered by the Pretoria Commercial Crime Court to repay R2.1 million to the Department of Labour’s Compensation Fund.

Jurry Sehunoe, 34, pleaded guilty last year to 15 counts of fraud and 26 counts of money laundering.

He was charged with Maxwell Ramaphosa and Samuel Mfeleng, both of whom are former employees of the department.

It was alleged that Ramaphosa and Mfeleng worked in collaboration with Sehunoe to claim money for patients who had not been seen by Sehunoe or who did not exist.

Last year, Sehunoe admitted to having received large sums of money that were channelled into his personal bank account and those of his businesses. These included a driving school and a construction company.

Sehunoe told the court he was prepared to compensate the Department of Labour for the money deposited fraudulently into his accounts.

After Sehunoe pleaded guilty, the trial of Ramaphosa and Mfeleng was separated and transferred to the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court.

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