DA councillor in court for fraud, money laundering linked to TERS funds
The Hawks in Western Cape have arrested a Democratic Alliance (DA) councillor in connection with fraud and money laundering linked to theTemporary Employee Relief Scheme (TERS).
Table View ward councillor Nora Grose aged (64), appeared at Atlantis Magistrate’s court on Thursday.
Grose handed herself to the crime fighting body before her appearance.
Spokesperson for the Hawks in the Western Cape Zinzi Hani says the councillor allegedly facilitated the funds with a local religious organisation.
“She allegedly facilitated the Temporary Employee Relief Scheme funding along with chairperson of a non-governmental Organisation called the South African Religious Civic Organisation.
“The humanitarian funds valued at R170 000 meant for the distribution of food parcels in Atlantis were reportedly funnelled to a church in Table view with links to some city officials.”
The chairperson of the organisation Reuben Schwartz was arrested in December last year and expected to return on Friday at the Specialised Commercial Crimes court.
However, the DA has been quick to point out that by handing herself over, doesn’t mean Grose is guilty.
“It must be stated that upfront in availing herself to be formally charged, the councillor did not plead to any charges,” the party’s Emma Powell said in a statement.
“As the councillor and the City’s legal team have not been provided with the case docket by the Hawks, we are unable to comment on the veracity or the merits of the charges.”
Grose was released on R10 000 bail and she is expected to return in court on 21 June.
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