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Several suspects including company representatives have been arrested for violating the B-BBEE Act.
Hawks spokesperson Colonel Katlego Mogale says the arrests stem from an extensive investigation into fraudulent activities involving two companies and other entities.
The suspects face additional charges of fraud theft and money laundering.
According to the Hawks, the investigation revealed that the directors of NJM Heat Treatment and NDE Services (Pty) Ltd misrepresented themselves to Eskom SOC by submitting fraudulent tenders for the supply of goods by claiming to have had a valid shareholders agreement.
Colonel Mogale says Mark Douglas Smith, 61, Alexander Elias Roditis, 45, Vanessa Chungu, 43, Raymond Crozier, 62, Guy Phillip Le Roux,56, and Ronald James Hoy, 58 allegedly engaged in fronting practices, violating the B-BBEE Act.
She says in October 2017, the directors knowingly submitted falsified financial records to Eskom to secure a tender, leading to fraudulent activities.
The South Gauteng High Court heard the case, where suspects admitted to presenting false information to Eskom.
Similar fraudulent activities were identified in their dealings with Sasol, resulting in the termination of NJM's services.
According to the Hawks, the potential loss to both entities is estimated at over R400 million.
Each accused was granted bail of R20 000 and will be back in court on 29 November.
