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Former prisons boss Linda Mti granted bail over #Bosasa corruption
Former correctional services commissioner Linda Mti has been granted R20 000 bail by the specialised commercial crimes court in Pretoria CNBC Africa’s Lubabalo Mashiqana filed this report.
Thu, 07 Feb 2019 15:34:02 GMT
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- Former President Bo Salindam T and five other accused appear in court over fraud and corruption charges related to Bosasa and the Department of Correctional Services.
- All six suspects sought in the case have been apprehended, with one still outstanding. Efforts are underway to locate and bring the remaining suspect to face charges.
- The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) and Special Investigating Unit (SIU) are closely involved in the case, emphasizing the seriousness of the allegations and the commitment to a thorough investigation for accountability.
Former President Bo Salindam T, listed as accused number one in the first indictment in the case involving the Department of Correctional Services and Bosasa, has finally appeared before the special commercial crimes court in Pretoria. He was released on 20,000 bail to appear on March 31st, 2019, along with five other accused, including Angelo Agriti, the former CEO of Bosasa. Brigadier Hanguani Morawuzzi, the spokesperson from the house, expressed satisfaction at the successful apprehension of all six suspects being sought in the case. The proceedings were efficient, and the accused complied with all demands made to their lawyers. One suspect remains at large, and efforts are underway to locate and bring them back to South Africa to face the charges. The allegations made in the commission are serious, and the authorities are committed to a thorough investigation. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) and the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) are closely involved in the case and are expected to collaborate on a strategy moving forward. The developments in the ongoing investigation highlight the importance of allowing due process to unfold. The authorities are focused on ensuring accountability and justice in this case.
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