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The suspect, who was linked to the controversial multi-million rand Free State asbestos project, is understood to have presented himself to authorities in Durban on Thursday afternoon.
It is understood that the suspect presented himself to authorities in Durban on Thursday, October 1, 2020. Image: 123rf
JOHANNESBURG – The National Tax Authority (NPA) said Thursday that a seventh suspect turned himself in to police in connection with the 255 million rand Free State asbestos project.
It is understood that the suspect presented himself to authorities in Durban on Thursday afternoon.
While suspects cannot be named until they appear in court, Eyewitness news has confirmed that they include Blackhead Director Edwin Sodi, Free State Housing Department Head Nthimotse Mokhesi, and ousted Mangaung Mayor Olly Mlamleli.
The group is expected to be charged with corruption, money laundering and theft on Friday when they appear in court in Bloemfontein.
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NPA’s Sipho Ngwema confirmed that the suspect was the last person wanted by authorities since Wednesday.
“Yes, the seventh suspect turned himself in, so tomorrow seven people will appear in Bloemfontein Magistrates Court in connection with the asbestos matter. This is the last suspect of the seven the Hawks were looking for. “
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