Suspects in alleged R9.9m Emfuleni electricity scam to appear in court
Seven suspects, including municipal officials and service providers, are expected to appear in court over an alleged R9.9 million electricity scam involving Emfuleni Local Municipality.
Eight suspects, allegedly involved in an R9.9 million electricity scam targeting the Emfuleni Local Municipality, are set to appear in court on Monday. Janitha van Reenen, aged 25, was rearrested outside the Vanderbijlpark Magistrate’s Court shortly after being released on bail in a related fraud case, according to reports. Van Reenen was apprehended on Thursday by the Gauteng Political Killing Task Team (PKTT) on allegations that she orchestrated a syndicate engaged in illegal electricity connections within Emfuleni.
The syndicate allegedly comprises seven other individuals, including municipal employees and service providers. Police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe confirmed Van Reenen's arrest, stating she is expected to make her first court appearance on Monday, facing charges of theft, damage, theft of critical infrastructure, and money laundering.
The investigation into the alleged syndicate, which allegedly involved illegal electricity connections and related criminal activities, is ongoing. Seven additional suspects, consisting of Emfuleni officials and subcontractors employed by the municipality, were previously arrested in connection with the scheme. They are charged with theft, damage to critical infrastructure, theft, and money laundering, stemming from the illegal electricity connections.
The Gauteng PKTT remains committed to investigating these allegations of corruption and abuse of public resources, ensuring that those implicated are brought before the courts.
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