Question NW1949 to the Minister of Police
20 September 2021 - NW1949
Montwedi, Mr Mk to ask the Minister of Police
1.By what date will the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) finalise the investigation which was initiated in 2018 into taxpayers’ money to the amount of R49 million that went missing with VBS Mutual Bank at the Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District Municipality in the North West; 2.whether any criminal proceedings have been instituted against those persons involved; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
1. The investigation is close to completion and currently awaiting the Financial Report from the Accountant, after which the case will be referred to the National Prosecuting Authority for a decision whether to prosecute or not.
2. No, the case is still under investigation.
Reply to question 1949 recommended
NATIONAL COMMISSIONERGENERAL: SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE
KJ SITOLE (SOEG)
Date: 2021/09/07
Reply to question 1949 approved
MINISTER OF POLICE
GENERAL BH CELE, MP
Date: 18/09/2021