The Special Investigating Unit SIU on Thursday rolled out a search and seizure operation across Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal as part of an investigation into a syndicate that allegedly siphoned R161m from the Unemployment Insurance Fund UIF.
The funds are from the UIFs Covid-19 temporary employer/employee relief scheme Ters.
Authorised by a warrant issued by the Special Tribunal, officials from law enforcement agencies targeted companies offices, officials residences and the UIF head office in Pretoria.
