Joburg East Express reports that eight City of Johannesburg employees working at the Revenue Department in Thuso House were arrested on Friday morning by members of the Hawks, and will be charged for fraud, theft and corruption.
The arrested officials will appear at the Johannesburg Commercial Crimes Court today.
It is alleged that they defrauded the City of about R2.5 million for claiming fraudulent refunds on behalf of property owners.
City of Johannesburg mayor Clr Herman Mashaba said that he would like to encourage people to report any fraud and corruption activities through our 24hour tipoff hotline 0800 002 587 or visit the GFIS offices situated at 48 Ameshoff Street in Braamfontein.
Read the full report on the Joburg East Express website: Eight City officials arrested for fraud and corruption