Senior SANDF officer held for fraud

The entrance to the South African National Defence Force Infantry School in Oudtshoorn. Picture: Courtney Africa

The entrance to the South African National Defence Force Infantry School in Oudtshoorn. Picture: Courtney Africa

Published Jul 7, 2016

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Cape Town - A senior army official was arrested in connection with fraud and corruption on Thursday, the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) said in a statement.

“Following a lengthy joint investigation between the Military Police and Defence Intelligence Divisions of the South African National Defence Force into alleged fraud and corruption activities, Brigadier General Leon Eggers, the General Officer Commanding SA Army Signal Formation was arrested earlier today,” the statement said.

“Brigadier General Eggers appeared in the Pretoria Commercial Crimes Court and is out on bail.”

The SANDF did not provide any further details of the alleged crimes Eggers is accused of.

African News Agency

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