Thandeka Innocentia Nkosi (42) was remanded in custody by the Hendrina Magistrate Court on Friday, 17 March for alleged theft, fraud and money laundering.

According to a media statement, her appearance followed an intensive investigation conducted by Eskom Forensic Investigators concerning money, which was stolen from Eskom.

After completion of the investigation, the case was handed over to the Hawks Middelburg-based Serious Commercial Crime Investigation for further investigation.

During their probe it was discovered that during March to April 2013, Nkosi, who was employed by Eskom at Arnot Power Station as a Senior Buyer, colluded with another accused, a director of  Angel Frost Investment(PTY) LTD.

The accused acting in consent, defrauded Eskom amount of R14 736 882.00.

The accused was arrested, charged, and appeared before the Hendrina Magistrate on Friday, 17 March.

The case was postponed to 22 March for possible bail application and appearance of the other four suspects. The accused was remanded in custody.