Senior IEC Official Appears in Court on Allegations of Theft, Fraud and Money Laundering
SENIOR IEC OFFICIAL APPEARS IN COURT ON ALLEGATIONS OF THEFT, FRAUD AND MONEY LAUNDERING
The Deputy Chairperson of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), Nomsa Masuku, appeared in the Johannesburg Specialised Commercial Crime Court sitting in Palm Ridge on charges of theft, fraud and money laundering of R1.2 million.
The alleged offenses were committed during her tenure as Head of Standard Bank's Social Corporate Investments Programme, prior to her appointment at the IEC. She allegedly transferred a sum of R800,000 to a second individual implicated in the case. Furthermore, the state alleges that she illicitly awarded bursaries worth R400 000 to ineligible recipients, including family members and friends.
The matter has been adjourned until 4 September to allow the state sufficient time to apprehend the outstanding suspect. The accused was released on R20 000 bail.
Issued by,
Phindi Mjonondwane
NPA Regional Spokesperson- Gauteng Division,Johannesburg
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