DStv Channel 403 Thursday, 14 November 2024

SA's Corruption Crisis | Kusile contractor to be extradited to SA

JOHANNESBURG - A British court has given the Investigating Directorate the green light to extradite fugitive Michael  Lomas.

He's been linked to the R745 millionfraud and corruption case around the construction of Kusile power station.

Lomas was arrested in April last year in London and granted R1.7 million bail.

His arrest followed months of talks between South African and UK authorities.

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Lomas has been indicted along with four others in South Africa, including two former Eskom managers.

They are expected back in the Palm Ridge  Specialised Commercial Crimes Court in April next year.

Independent Directorate Spokesperson, Sindisiwe Seboka unpacks the charges Lomas faces.

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