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The Staff at DHCS Stop Medi-Cal Fraud Intake Unit handle all inquiries regarding Medi-Cal Fraud. We receive hundreds of fraud complaints daily by e-mail, the Stop Medi-Cal Fraud and IHSS Fraud Hotlines, hard mail and directly from various other agencies.
- The Intake Unit responds to all inquiries, calls and e-mails
- Staff processes the information and inputs it into a tracking data base
- As needed, staff will contact the reporting party to verify, seek or clarify information
- Staff analyzes the complaint and determines if it should be referred to one of the regional Audits and Investigations offices for investigation and resolution.
- Investigators interview witnesses, evaluate claims data, conduct data searches and perform other investigation activities.
- If sufficient evidence exists, A&I will refer the case to the Department of Justice…
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THE TUTUKA POWER STATION PROCUREMENT FRAUD (ESKOM)
Date: August 29, 2025 Perpetrator: Jessie Phindile Kubheka (Supplier Director)
Case Description: As part of the ongoing “cleaning up” of Eskom, Jessie Phindile Kubheka was sentenced to 12 years (with 5 years suspended) for defrauding the Tutuka Power Station. The case involved a sophisticated procurement syndicate that exploited Eskom’s emergency repair protocols. Kubheka’s company was contracted to deliver three high-specification containers for the power station. Only one container was ever delivered, and even that single unit failed to meet the required safety and technical specifications.
Despite the lack of delivery, Kubheka issued grossly inflated invoices, defrauding the utility of approximately R2.6 million. The Middelburg Specialised Commercial Crimes Court ordered Kubheka to repay the full amount. This case is significant because it marks a shift in Eskom’s strategy toward “naming and shaming” suppliers and pursuing full asset recovery. It serves as a stark warning to contractors that the 2026 climate of “Zero Tolerance” for state-owned enterprise (SOE) fraud is backed by active judicial enforcement.
Link to Original: Eskom Official – Tutuka Fraud Sentencing