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The suspects
were arrested for issuing unsuspecting people with fraudulent doctor’s referral letters qualifying them for social grants.
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The bail hearing in the R260-million SASSA fraud case has been rolled over to Wednesday at the Lenasia Magistrate’s Court.
It’s alleged that the 11th accused created fake profiles and committed identity fraud in order to withdraw funds from SASSA pay points.
Of the 11 accused, eight are SASSA employees and they face over 1 000 counts, including fraud, theft and cybercrime.
Seven out of the 11 statements have been submitted, and the court has heard that one of the SASSA accused is currently studying her Master’s of Business Administration (MBA) and missing classes following her arrest.
An affidavit was read out by one of the lawyers for the defense.
