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15 people arrested on fraud rap related to Nelson Mandela s funeral Fifteen people have been arrested for fraud and corruption related to former president Nelson Mandela s funeral. Image: Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko
Fifteen people, including high-profile Buffalo City employees, prominent political party members and businessmen, have been arrested for fraud and corruption related to Nelson Mandela s funeral.
“The suspects will be answering to allegations related to the procurement of service providers for the transportation and booking of venues during the memorial service and funeral preparations of the late Dr Nelson Mandela by the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality. This happened between the period of 2013 and 2014.
Hawks swoop: 15 arrested in R10Â million Nelson Mandela funeral fraud racket
By Se-Anne Rall
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DURBAN â FIFTEEN people are due to appear in the East London Magistrate s Court on fraud and corruption charges relating to the procurement services for the funeral service of former president, Nelson Mandela.
The accused, which include high profile Buffalo City employees, prominent political party members and businessmen as well as business entities; face charges of fraud, money laundering, contravention of the Municipal Finances Act and corruption related to the procurement of service providers for the transportation and booking of venues during the memorial service and funeral preparations of the late Dr Nelson Mandela by the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality.