Man accused of swindling City of Joburg for over R7m gets R50K bail

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Man accused of swindling City of Joburg for over R7m gets R50K bail
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The State alleges that the City of Johannesburg paid R7 529 244 to Deon Pillay's firm, Esizwe, for 570 desktops that were never delivered.

Gauteng spokesperson for the National Prosecuting Authority Phindi Mjonondwane said Pillay faces a raft of charges, including fraud, theft and Contravention of the Prevention of Organised Crimes Act.

’’The core business of Mustek was sales and distribution of computers and electronic products via its network of approximately 6 000 accredited dealers.” “The case was remanded to 5 October for the NPA to furnish the defence team with the contents of the docket.” According to the Hawks, the trio introduced themselves as major-generals belonging to the Hawks, who were investigating a fraud case against a prominent businessman in Kyalami, Gauteng, in May last year.According to the Hawks, the group demanded the businessman pay R50 million to avoid being arrested on alleged fraud charges.

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