​A  City of Joburg employee who is employed as Security Officer has been arrested for allegedly stealing two desktop computers at Thuso House on the 4th of March 2019. The suspect will appear at the Hillbrow Magistrate's Court on 22 March 2019. 

It is alleged by the complainant that the suspect aged 35 stole one desktop computer at around 19:00 and managed to move it out of the building at Thuso House. 

He later came back in the evening around 20:00 to steal the second desktop Computer. While he was on his way out, the Group Head of Revenue Shared Services caught him in action carrying the desktop and running out of the building. His actions were also captured on the CCTV cameras.

The complainant reported the stolen desktop computers to GFIS for the further investigation. The suspect was arrested today at Group Forensic and Investigation Service (GFIS) offices by the SAPS.

Corruption has no place in this administration and we will work tirelessly in collaboration with law enforcement agencies to ensure that residents of Johannesburg receive the quality services they deserve.

We continue to encourage people to report any fraud and corruption activities through our 24hour tipoff hotline 0800 002 587 or visit the GFIS offices situated at 48 Ameshoff Street in Braamfontein.

ENDS

Issued by the City of Johannesburg

For more information contact:

Nthatisi Modingoane

Deputy Director: Media Relations

011 407 7354

082 467 9228

For all media queries, send an email to mediaqueries@joburg.org.za

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