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Father and son arrested for swindling R40 000 from a resident

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A father and son allegedly employed by a City Power contractor have been arrested, for soliciting a R40 000 bribe from a resident.

The City of Johannesburg says it’s alleged that the resident was to pay them a further R110 000 before the end of the week.

City Power had procured the contractor’s services for the purpose of conducting an audit on meters.

In a statement the City of Johannesburg says it’s alleged that the suspects approached the resident, whose account is said to be in arrears, and told him that they would write-off his R500 000 debt provided a payment of R150 000 is made to them.

It’s understood that they demanded R40 000 before they could take any action on the account.

The resident agreed to pay the money to the contractor and requested that they come to his place of work to collect the cash.

The resident then informed the City’s Group Forensic and Investigation Services team which set up a sting operation together with the members of the Hawks.

The suspects are expected to appear in the Johannesburg Specialised Commercial Crimes Court on Wednesday.

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