Pretoria – Justice Minister Jeff Radebe has warned that no stone will be left unturned to curb fraudulent and corrupt activities.
Radebe said the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has hard working prosecutors to ensure prosecution of corrupt elements.
In a bid to ensure effective prosecution, Radebe said government has strengthened the anti-corruption measures through the National Anti-Corruption hotline which is monitored monthly.
Speaking in Pretoria at a media briefing to release a list of people convicted of committing fraud and corruption, Radebe said: “As the Justice,Crime Prevention and Security (JCPS) cluster, we make this undertaking that we will continue to provide such capacity and decisive leadership to fight corruption where and when we find it.”
The list contains 42 names of people convicted of committing fraud and corruption amounting to more than R5 million per case.
He said the fight against corruption remains government’s priority.
“Criminals in our society will be dealt with,” he said, adding that this is driven by government’s commitment to ensure that all citizens are and feel safe.
Radebe said the naming of the fraudsters is to deter others from committing corruption.
He said a total of 758 persons are currently under investigation for corrupt activities and in total freezing orders to the value of R1.07 billion have been obtained.
These are investigations that are being conducted by the Anti- Corruption Task Team (ACTT) that was established by President Jacob Zuma in 2010.
The ACTT comprises of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU), South African Revenue Service (SARS), HAWKS, Special Investigation Unit (SIU), Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) and the National Treasury to fast-track investigations of high-priority and high-profile corruption cases.
According to Radebe, the R1.07 billion include forfeiture orders for R14.7 million brought against the former CEO of the Land Bank, Mr. Philemon Mohlahlane and Gauteng businessman Mr. Dan Mofokeng who defrauded the Land Bank and transferred funds to a range of outside entities for their own benefit. – SAnews.gov.za
