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.

SA actress Terry Pheto has denied involvement in fraud allegations relating to funding by the National Lotteries Commission. In a tweet posted on Saturday afternoon, Pheto states she was shocked to learn about the Special investigating unit’s probe. #DStv403 #eNCA pic.twitter.com/QtmeoqMrQH

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