[WATCH] SIU raid Northern Cape lottery offices for laptops, documents
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has embarked on a search and seizure operation at the National Lotteries Commission (NLC) offices in Kimberley on Thursday.
The SIU obtained a warrant to search and seize evidence relating to the funding of a non-profit organisation.
SIU spokesperson Kaizer Kganyago says the normal procedure of requesting documents may result in crucial evidence being compromised.
“The SIU is looking to seize documents, laptops and computer hard drives.”
He says the evidence may assist with an ongoing investigation.
“The SIU was reliably informed by whistleblowers that NLC officials had allegedly enlisted services of runners, who were tasked with the responsibility of scouting NPOs in the province and encourage them to apply for NLC funding. Immediately after the funding was approved and released to NPOs, it is alleged that the runners together with NLC officials would share approximately thirty per cent of the funding."
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has obtained a search and seizure warrant from the Kimberly Magistrate Court, Northern Cape province, to raid the National Lotteries Commission (NLC) offices. pic.twitter.com/Neh4bVBUR4
— Special Investigating Unit (SIU) (@RSASIU) March 10, 2022
Accompanied by members of the Directorate for Priority Crime Prevention (HAWKS), SIU investigators are currently raiding NLC offices to seize evidence that might assist with an ongoing investigation. pic.twitter.com/0oVyJwMqXb
— Special Investigating Unit (SIU) (@RSASIU) March 10, 2022
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