Hawks net former Mossel Bay municipal officer for fraud

The suspects both aged 55-year-old were arrested on the 25 and 26 June respectively through (J175) court summons.

It is alleged that between May and December 2016 the former Street and Storm Water Department Manager colluded with a service provider and authorised an undue payment for work that was never done.

The said company was awarded a tender to fix potholes as well as drainage systems, subsequently a probe by the Hawks established firstly that they underquoted to gain competitive advantage over other bidders.

It was also found that the company was allegedly paid over R1.6 million for bogus work. The duo will appear in the Mossel Bay Regional Court on 6 August, 2020.