A metro cop and his co-accused allegedly used their companies to siphon some of the R16,5m allegedly stolen from auditing firm KPMG and also tried to recruit others into the scheme.
Former bursary specialist at KPMG SA made a brief appearance in the Specialist Commercial Crimes Court sitting in the Palm Ridge magistrate's court on Tuesday.
KPMG South Africa says it dismissed Fidelis Moema on November 11 2022, after a stringent disciplinary process related to noncompliance with the firm’s policies.
The Hawks are confident KPMG employee Fidelis Moema, accused of stealing R16.5m of bursary funds meant for university students, will not be the only person charged for the money laundering scandal.