Former accountant arrested in R460 million fraud case
A former accountant of a medical equipment company is due in the Johannesburg Specialised Commercial Crime Court tomorrow on accusations she defrauded the company of over R460 million.
The woman allegedly amassed the money by duplicating payments at the Gauteng-based company.
She then apparently transferred the money into her late husband's account.
The Hawks' Ndivhuwo Mulamu says the 43-year-old was arrested yesterday following a three-month probe.
"The female suspect will appear tomorrow facing charges of fraud and money laundering. The Hawks are still investigating this matter further," she says.
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Mulamu says a number of luxury items were attached in a bid to recover some of the money.
"The members managed to [seize] eleven luxurious vehicles, motorbikes, seven immovable properties with furniture, appliances as well as jewellery," she says.
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