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Mhlontlo Fraud

Six municipal officials from the Kumkani Mhlontlo municipality have been arrested for allegedly participating in a R2.8 million ghost payroll fraud scheme.

The scheme involved ghost employees, with the suspended municipal manager among those accused.

Arrests Made

The arrests were made in relation to the alleged fraud, which totals around R2.8 million.

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