Former Transnet CEO Gama, co-accused granted bail after arrests
The suspects were arrested on Friday morning in connection to corruption amounting to R93 million following investigations by the Hawks.
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The suspects were arrested on Friday morning in connection to corruption amounting to R93 million following investigations by the Hawks.
Former Transnet officials Siyabonga Gama, Garry Pita and Phetolo Ramosebudi as well as key state capture roleplayer Eric Wood, from Gupta-linked Regiments and Trillian are appearing in the Palm Ridge Magistrate's Court.
The five were arrested on Friday morning at the Brackendowns Police Station by the Hawks and the Independent Directorate.
Former Transnet chief executive Siyabonga Gama and four others have been arrested on charges of fraud, corruption and money laundering.
Former Transnet CEO Siyabonga Gama and Trillian’s Eric Wood were granted bail of R50,000 and R250,000 respectively by the specialised commercial crimes court in Palm Ridge on Friday.