Six individuals, including Eskom’s former procurement officer and manager, have been arrested for their involvement in a fraudulent procurement scheme at Kusile Power Station.
According to Eskom, the arrests were made on March 14 and 15, 2025, following a coordinated intelligence-driven operation by the Mission Area Joint Operational Centre (MAJOC).
The investigation revealed that in 2018, a pump was unlawfully procured for R857,977.00, despite an identical pump with the same serial number having been purchased in 2015 for only R18,835.00.
This fraudulent transaction led to a direct financial loss for Eskom.
Four suspects, including the Kusile Procurement Manager, were taken into custody on March 15, 2025, in addition to the former Kusile Procurement Officer who was arrested the previous day.
Two suspects remain at large, with authorities actively pursuing them.
The arrested individuals appeared in the eMalahleni Magistrates’ Court on March 17, 2025.
These arrests are part of the ongoing efforts by the NATJOINTS Energy Safety and Security Priority Committee to address fraud, corruption, and criminal activities within Eskom and South Africa’s broader energy infrastructure.
Eskom’s Group Chief Executive, Dan Marokane, emphasized the company’s commitment to eliminating corruption, stating that “those who engage in wrongdoing will increasingly face investigation and action”.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com
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