Six accused of Covid-19 UIF fraud get R5,000 bail

The Hawks made several arrests in the early hours of July 4 2020 at a property in Soshanguve, Tshwane.The six people accused of stealing R5.7m in an Unemployment Insurance Fund fraud and money-laundering scam over Covid-19 relief payments were granted R5,000 bail each on Monday.

Lumka Mahanjana, North Gauteng regional spokesperson for the director of public prosecutions, said the state did not oppose bail on the basis of their co-operation when they were arrested. All addresses were verified and all five vehicles bought by proceeds of crime were recovered upon their arrest. His bank account details had been inexplicably swapped with those of his employer, and the misstep saw Covid-19 relief funds meant for 1,400 workers paid into his account.

The Sunday Times and TimesLIVE reported that the family had splurged on cars, tombstones and catering equipment.

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