The Special Investigation Unit SIU is conducting simultaneous raids at properties of individuals and businesses in KwaZulu-Natal.
SIU Spokesperson Kaizer Kganyago says theyve discovered that the money has been distributed amongst 16 companies and 35 individuals alleged to be part of a syndicate linked to defrauding the government of R161 million in COVID funds.
They allegedly made fraudulent claims from the UIF Temporary Employees Relief Assistance fund between March last year and June this year.
