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Terry Pheto denies involvement in alleged National Lotteries fraud

JOHANNESBURG - South Africa actress Terry Pheto has denied involvement in fraud allegations relating to funding by the National Lotteries Commission.

In a tweet posted on Saturday, Pheto states she was shocked to learn about the Special investigating unit’s probe.

She says she had no knowledge of an application to obtain a preservation order against her.

READ: National Lotteries Commission | NPA granted R22m preservation order

Pheto says she will cooperate with the law but denies any wrongdoing

The NPA's Asset Forfeiture Unit has obtained a high court preservation order to freeze nine luxury properties, two ocean basket franchises, and a BMW.

It is alleged members of the National Lotteries Commission gave the money to NPOs who bought the properties on their behalf under the guise of the money being for grant funding.

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