A City of Joburg official has been arrested for allegedly creating a fraudulent RDP house application and charging an applicant R4 000 to “process” her application. rdp fraud
The man, who is a general worker in the housing department in the City, was arrested on Wednesday afternoon and charged with fraud and corruption. He is expected to appear at the Hillbrow Magistrate’s Court soon.
According to the Lucky Sindane of the Group Forensic and Investigation Service in the City, the complainant stated that she had gone to the Department of Housing within the City to enquire about the status of her RDP house application. “Upon her arrival at the offices she met the suspect, who promised to speed up her application provided she paid R4 000. The suspect is a general worker and has nothing to do with RDP housing applications.
“The unsuspecting complainant then paid R1 500 into the suspect’s bank account. However, he demanded a further payment of R2 500 before he would proceed with the application.”
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
City of Joburg official arrested for alleged RDP housing fraudA City of Joburg official has been arrested for allegedly creating a fraudulent RDP house application and charging an applicant R4 000 to “process” her application.
Read more »
Joburg churches must align residential properties or will have to pay ratesThe City of Johannesburg has called on religious communities to align each official residence to the church where the office-bearer officiates.
Read more »
Joburg churches must align residential properties or will have to pay ratesThe City of Johannesburg has called on religious communities to align each official residence to the church where the office-bearer officiates.
Read more »
I joined City to grow and win trophies – MayoIn the wake of his lucrative move from second-tier side Richards Bay to top-flight's Cape Town City, budding forward Khanyisa Mayo expects to grow in leaps and bounds in the Premiership. SihleNdebeleSK
Read more »
Egypt finds ancient military vessel, Greek graves in sunken cityDivers have discovered rare remains of a military vessel in the ancient sunken city of Thônis-Heracleion - once Egypt's largest port on the Mediterranean - and a funerary complex illustrating the presence of Greek merchants, the country said on Monday.
Read more »
Australia’s Brisbane named as 2032 Summer Olympics host cityNew selection process to prevent bidding wars among cities meant it was the sole candidate
Read more »