Western Cape police have raided twenty-six properties in the early hours of Tuesday, linked to an alleged R1.6 billion tender fraud case.
The large-scale operation, led by the Commercial Crime
Investigations Unit, targeted business premises, private residences of
municipal officials, and sites connected to companies awarded City contracts.
Police said the intervention follows information received from a whistleblower
and subsequent preliminary investigations conducted by both the City of Cape
Town Municipality and SAPS.
‘’The operation seeks to secure both documentary and
electronic evidence to establish the full extent of alleged fraud and
corruption. This coordinated effort underscores the commitment of law
enforcement agencies to decisively address corruption and safeguard public
resources. SAPS calls on the public and stakeholders to allow the investigation
teams the necessary space to conduct their work without disruption, said Colonel
Andrè Traut, Western Cape police spokesperson.
PICTURE: SAPSReacting to the raid, the City of Cape Town welcomed the
raid.
‘’In line with the City’s zero tolerance approach to fraud
and corruption, City Forensic Services took swift action to assess and report
the matter to SAPS, who then undertook a search and seizure operation,’’ read a
statement.
Meanwhile, the GOOD Party says recent police raids in Cape
Town expose cracks in the DA’s claims of clean governance. The party welcomes
the efforts to tackle corruption.
Done by: Mitchum George
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