Media Statement
Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (HAWKS)

KWAZULU-NATAL - Six accused appeared on 26 November 2021 at the Durban Specialised Commercial Crimes Court where they were released on bail.

They were arrested by the Durban based Hawks' Serious Corruption Investigation team for allegedly defrauding Consulens of R3 million. It is alleged that the procurement officials, Rakesh Maharaj and Debi George manipulated stock levels on the company system and colluded with the service providers who provided fabricated invoices and delivery notes. No service was provided and no deliveries were made. 

The service providers; Oleena Dauchand, Krish Moodley, Ashani Moodley and Manormoney Gounden would allegedly share the money with the procurement official.

The accused were each released on R30 000 whereas Gounden was released on R10 000 bail. The matter was postponed to 25 February 2022 for further investigation.

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