Probe recommends fraud and money laundering charges against Gupta-linked Trillian
The investigation focused on a dubious deal with global consultancy McKinsey worth R1.6bn
An investigation commissioned by Eskom recommends laying charges of fraud and money laundering against directors of Gupta-linked financial advisory firm Trillian for a dubious deal with global consultancy McKinsey worth R1.6bn. A criminal probe should also establish if Eskom chief financial officer Anoj Singh, acting head of group capital Prish Govender and former chief procurement officer Edwin Mabelane could be held criminally liable for paying Trillian R600m of this without a contract, according to the summary of an investigation report seen by Business Day. Eskom spokesman Khulu Phasiwe confirmed that its assurance and forensics division had investigated alleged irregular payments to Trillian "consequent to an anonymous tip-off". Trillian denied any wrongdoing and insisted it had only billed for work done. It was not aware of "any basis" for the investigation and had not been contacted by Eskom investigators, it said on Wednesday."Trillian made no fraudulent representations in r...
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