SIU and Hawks raid accounting firm in Kimberly as part of R1.4 billion NLC investigation

Summary:

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) and the Directorate for Priority Crimes Investigation (Hawks) raided an accounting firm in Kimberley, Northern Cape, as part of a large-scale investigation into the National Lotteries Commission (NLC). The investigation is valued at approximately R1.4 billion and is focusing on alleged fraudulent activities by accounting firms and accountants who aided non-profit organizations in preparing and submitting false financial statements to the NLC. The SIU was granted a search and seizure warrant by the Magistrate Court and seized laptops and relevant documents to aid in the investigation. The SIU will refer any evidence of criminal conduct to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) and may institute civil action in the High Court or Special Tribunal to correct any wrongdoing.