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Dr Tumi and wife in hot water for allegedly defrauding National Lotteries Board
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Pretoria: Prominent gospel musician and medical doctor Dr Tumi and his wife have been released on bail after they appeared in court on Tuesday on charges of defrauding the National Lotteries Board, The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (the Hawks) said.
The Hawksâ serious commercial crime investigation team in Johannesburg arrested the musician, aged 39, and his 36-year-old wife on Tuesday on the charges involving about R1.5 million, Hawks spokesperson in Gauteng Captain Ndivhuwo Mulamu said.
The musician and doctor, whose real name is Dr Tumisang Victor Makweya, and his wife Kgaogelo Sara Makweya were listed as committee members of a non-profit organisation and allegedly submitted altered grant application documents to the National Lotteries Board for approval of funds to finance projects in 2018.
Gospel star Dr Tumi and his wife facing fraud charges, released on bail
Gospel artist Dr Tumi and his wife are accused of defrauding the National Lotteries Board and have each been granted R3 000 bail
Well-renowned gospel singer and medical doctor Dr Tumi and his wife have been released on bail, after handing themselves over to the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI), also known as the Hawks, in Johannesburg, in connection with fraud charges.
The star, whose real name is Tumisang Victor Makweya and his wife Kgaogelo Sara Makweya are accused of defrauding the National Lotteries Board.
The Hawks allege that the couple was listed as committee members of a non-profit organisation. Dr Tumi and his wife are said to have submitted altered documentation to the National Lotteries Board, in order to be given the green light for funds in 2018.
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PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - OCTOBER 05: Dr TumiÕs Wife Kgaugelo Makweya & Dr Tumi during Dr Tumi s Gathering of Worshippers held at the Loftus Stadium on October 05, 2019 in Pretoria, South Africa. The event, organized by gospel music megastar, Dr Tumi, in its 3rd edition, featured guest performers such as American stars Fred Hammond and Bishop Cortez Vaughn, as well as local musicians Khuli Chana and Jaziel Brothers. (Photo by Gallo Images/Oupa Bopape) The award-winning musician has been trending on social media as his fans jump to his defence, arguing there is more to the story.
Award-winning gospel star Dr Tumi is keeping mum amid allegations of fraud levelled against him and his wife.
The gospel star, a practicing medical doctor, made headlines on Tuesday after the Hawks confirmed that he, his wife Kgaogelo Sara Makweya, Christopher Tshivule and Thomas Ndadza were arrested and released on bail on allegations of defrauding the lotteries board.
The artist, real name Tumisang Victor Makweya, declined to comment on Wednesday saying that the case was sub judice.
“As per legal advice, kindly note that we won’t be commenting on the current media reports as the matter is before the courts. Thank you for your understanding and support,” he said.