Another suspect linked to Eskom’s R2.2-billion corruption deal arrested

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A suspect linked to the building of Eskom’s R2.2 billion Kusile Power Station has been granted R100 000 bail by the Middelburg Specialised Commercial Court.

Lese’tsa Johannes Mutchinya was arrested at his residence in Gauteng on Wednesday morning.

According to Investigating Directorate national spokesperson Sindisiwe Seboka, Mutchinya faces charges of money laundering, for his alleged role and ostensibly laundered R3.1 million resulting from corrupt dealings through his companies.

“The companies allegedly used to launder money are still to be added in the next court appearance. 

“Mutchinya joins other accused in the matter such as former SA Local Government Association (SALGA) Chief Executive Thabo Mokwena, Eskom’s former interim Chief Executive Matshela Koko, his wife, Mosima Koko, and Koko’s stepdaughters Koketso Aren and Thato Choma. Eskom Project Director at Kusile (most senior on site) Hlupheka Sithole, Lawyer Johannes Coetzee and Watson Seswai,” she explained.

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Seboka added that stringent bail conditions have also been imposed.

All the accused are expected back in court on Monday, September 4.