Arrested: Ex-Eskom staffer who allegedly paid almost R15m to bogus supplier before resigning | Business

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It is alleged that the suspect awarded an order for the supply of bowl pumps to an unknown supplier and facilitated a down payment of R14.7 million upfront without the goods being delivered.

"Eskom had to place an urgent order for the material with another company, suffering financial loss as a consequence," the company said. An internal investigation found that the supplier in question - which is no longer operational - had no track record in dealing with Eskom, nor had it any previous orders.

"Several misrepresentations and irregularities that appear to indicate that the employee’s [alleged] involvement amounted to fraud and corruption were uncovered." Eskom registered a criminal case following the investigation three years ago.The arrest of the [suspect] is an encouraging step in our persistent efforts in the fight against fraud and corruption.

The former employee has been remanded in custody for a bail application on Wednesday and may not be named prior to this court appearance. In times of uncertainty you need journalism you can trust. For 14 free days, you can have access to a world of in-depth analyses, investigative journalism, top opinions and a range of features. Journalism strengthens democracy. Invest in the future today. Thereafter you will be billed R75 per month.

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