GAUTENG – The Specialised Commercial Crimes Court heard on Tuesday how Clover SA’s former Invoice Controller, Monica Nethengwe (34) allegedly stole over R18 million within two months from Clover SA in collusion with Peter Silahle (69).
It is alleged that the Nethengwe allegedly created false invoices for payment from Clover SA bank account into the Clover SA Vendor’s bank account. The pair handed themselves over after they were summoned to the Serious Commercial Crime Investigation offices in Johannesburg during March this year accompanied by their legal representatives.
Silahle pleaded guilty on all fraud charges during their first court appearance. He was consequently sentenced to seven years imprisonment wholly suspended on condition that he does not re-offend on similar charges. The court fined Silahle R50 000 and ordered him to pay back the R9 million to Clover SA on a monthly instalment of R70 000.
The Hawks’ Priority Crimes Specialised Investigation (PCSI) has already initiated procedures to ensure that assets that were accumulated through the proceeds of crime are forfeited to the state. These assets include, a BMW, AUDI, Mercedes Benz, and a townhouse in Glen Vista, South of Johannesburg.
Meanwhile, Nethengwe was granted bail of R10 000, and her case postponed to 05 October 2020 for a plea and sentence procedure.