Eskom Places Senior Coal Manager On Suspension Following Evidence Of Corruption Involving Millions

ESKOM has placed a senior coal procurement manager on suspension following evidence of corruption involving millions of rands.

“Eskom can confirm it has placed a senior manager in its coal procurement division on preliminary suspension following evidence of corruption,” the power utility said in a statement.

The official’s suspension follows a whistle-blower tip-off to the power utility.

“After a preliminary investigation into the said employee, Eskom approached the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) for further investigations,” said Eskom.

 “The SIU investigation revealed the senior manager to be in control of a bank account with a balance close to R12 million. The funds have been deposited by some of Eskom’s suppliers in the coal division. The bank account has been frozen pending a full investigation and criminal charges and prosecution.”

The official was placed on preliminary suspension pending a disciplinary process.

“As Eskom has previously communicated, corruption and fraud have no place