Bail for man who pocketed R150k in Covid-19 funds meant for preschool

Lesiba Samuel Modiba was released on R3,000 bail by the Pretoria specialised commercial crimes court, according to Hawks spokesperson Capt Ndivhuwo Mulamu.

“It is alleged that Modiba received the UIF relief funds in May this year. The serious corruption investigation unit in Pretoria was alerted and after conducting a thorough investigation, Modiba was arrested in Hammanskraal on Monday,” he said.

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