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R100 000 bail for Cantelo

Woman accused of fraud and money laundering.

May 5, 2023
Tiisetso Malunga Less than a minute
Maria Cantelo.

Bail of R100 000 was granted for Maria Cantelo in the Hendrina Magistrates’ Court today.

Cantelo (53) was arrested by the Hawks Middelburg-based Serious Commercial Crime Investigation Unit today (May 5) and added to the four other accused connected to a fraud and money laundering case.

The five are accused of fraud and money laundering amounting to R14.7 million at Eskom.

Also read: https://www.citizen.co.za/middelburg-observer/news/2023/05/05/five-accused-of-r14-7-million-eskom-fraud-appear-in-court/

According to the Hawks, from March to April 2013, the accused allegedly facilitated a tender process on behalf of Angel Frost Investment Pty Ltd. and benefited from the proceeds of the crime.

The case was postponed to June 5 for further investigation.

 

 

 

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May 5, 2023
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Daleen Naude

Daleen Naudé is the news editor of the Middelburg Observer, Observer Daller and the Observer Express. In 2024, she was named FCJ Journalist of the Year for the second time, and has won numerous other accolades during her illustrious 36-year career. As an industry leader in investigative reporting, Daleen has uncovered various hidden truths in her time at the Observer.
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