Hawks arrest three health officials over fraud and theft allegations

The Hawks have arrested three officials from the National Department of Health for fraud and theft charges.

The suspects, aged between 46 and 67, will appear at the Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crimes Court on Monday.

Their arrest stems from a 2023 investigation into an R1 million tender that was awarded to a service provider in an unduly manner. 

"Over one million was unduly awarded to a service provider in contravention of the Public Finance Management Act. The company of one of the suspects is also charged as the first juristic person, as the monies were paid to the company. The fourth suspect, the service provider, and her company are yet to be arrested, said Hawks spokesperson Katlego Mogale.