Singer, television personality, and Pastor Khaya Mthethwa has come out to show his support for fellow singer, Dr Tumi who stands accused of allegedly defrauding the National Lotteries Board!
“(When) Days are dark friends are few. I still stand with you,” wrote Khaya Mthethwa.
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Dr Tumi – a medical doctor and his wife were escorted by their lawyer when they handed themselves in earlier on Tuesday. The couple was later released on bail at the Palm Ridge Specialised Commercial Crimes Court.
On Wednesday Dr Tumi said that as per legal advice they won’t be commenting on the current media reports, as the matter is before the courts (sub judice).
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“Good day fam. Hope you all are well. We also are good. As per legal advice, kindly note that we won’t be commenting on the current media reports, as the matter is before the courts. Thank you for your understanding and support. Love to you all and wishing you a great day,” said Dr Tumi.
According to reports, Hawk’s spokesperson Capt Ndivhuwo Mulamu said Dr Tumi, real name Tumisang Victor Makweya, 39, and his wife Kgaogelo Sara Makweya, 36, were listed as committee members at a non-profit organization when the alleged fraud took place.
Capt Ndivhuwo Mulamu said Dr Tumi and his wife allegedly submitted altered grant application documents to the National Lotteries Board for approval of funds on projects in 2018.
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“Further investigation revealed that the couple together with their co-accused who has since been released on R5 000 bail each, Christopher Tshivule (46) and Thomas Ndadza (48) allegedly altered information on the documents submitted to the National Lotteries in September 2018 which resulted in the amount of over R1.5 million being transferred into a private bank account,” said Ndivhuwo Mulamu.
It’s reported that Dr Tumi and his wife allegedly benefitted approximately R760 000 from the funds they allegedly defrauded the National Lotteries Board.
Dr Tumi and his wife were granted bail of R3000 each. The case was postponed to 07 May 2021 for docket disclosure.
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411: The Specialised Commercial Crime Court was established to hear cases of commercial criminality, brought to trial by the Specialised Commercial Crime Unit.
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