Scorpions raid offices in Bloem
2005-06-23 14:09
Bloemfontein - The Scorpions unit raided the Mangaung local municipality building in Bloemfontein on Thursday, SABC radio news reports.
Free State regional head Lebo Mdalana told SABC news the raid formed part of their investigation into fraud and corruption relating to tenders by high-ranking municipal officials.
Mdalana did not disclose the amount of money involved, but it was believed to be substantial, SABC said.
The search started early on Thursday morning at the houses of the six officials.
The Scorpions would not make any arrests on Thursday, Mdalana said.
- SAPA