Tshwane urges residents to be wary of scammers claiming they can help clear municipal debts

JOHANNESBURG - The City of Tshwane has urged residents to be wary of scammers who claim that they can help them clear their municipal debts.

This comes after some city officials illegally transferred about R11 million into fraudulent municipal accounts.

The metro's officials have since been arrested for their criminal activities.

A former director and accountant, Tienka Abbort, who was a part of the scheme, was also apprehended and appeared at the Pretoria Magistrates Court earlier this week.

"Abbort’s identity is disclosed, as she has now appeared in court and the city is compelled to alert customers who may still be targeted in further attempts to perpetuate this scam," said Tshwane spokesperson Linela Mashigo.