By Abigail Visagie

A high-ranking official at the Department of Labour in Bloemfontein, Free State, has been arrested in connection with a fraudulent UIF scheme.
 
Police provincial spokesperson Brigadier Motantsi Makhele says more arrests are expected nationwide.
 
“This is a takedown operation led by our organised crime unit in the province, which started five months ago. The operation has been running throughout the country, and there must be other simultaneous pick-ups of suspects happening in other areas such as Bethlehem and Gauteng province,” said Makhele.
 
He said that they are anticipating arresting about 20 people, including civilians, who were conspiring with officials in the matter.
 
Brigadier Makhele confirmed that the money involved can be beyond millions.
 
This is a developing story…