The 25-year-old man accused of defrauding the UIF Covid-19 relief fund to the tune of over R5.6 million, has been released on bail along with his four co-accused, who are family members.
It’s alleged that a labour broking company, CSG Resourcing, submitted an application to the UIF on behalf of 1 400 employees for relief during the lockdown. Phohole, who was a factory worker, was among the intended beneficiaries. According to the charge sheet, once the money was transferred, with the alleged intention of hiding the source of the sum of money, the five accused allegedly went on a spending spree.Volkswagen Polo GTI DSG for R154 900;Volkswagen Nissan Impendulo for R390 000;Car wash equipment for R52 000.
Fourth accused Itumeleng Mosoko is Phohole’s sister, who had a job but has since been suspended following the news of the UIF fraud matter. Her husband, Tebogo Mosoko, is the final accused who has a catering company and a car wash.
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