Former State Security officer loses bid to have SSA fraud case discharged - EWN

The Pretoria High Court has dismissed an application by former State Security Agency (SSA) officer Thulani Dlomo to be discharged without being called to present his defence in the R12 million fraud trial.

Dlomo and co-accused Patrick Mshothola face charges of fraud, forgery and uttering, while Mshothola faces an additional charge of theft.

The charges are linked to approximately R12 million withdrawn from SSA vaults.

The State alleges the money was intended to fund Operation Mayibuye, an alleged covert project to infiltrate the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) during former President Jacob Zuma’s administration.

At the heart of the discharge application is a disputed contract between the SSA and private company Korolo Investment Holdings, which the State alleges was used to facilitate the withdrawal of the funds.

The company's director testified in court, denying knowledge of the contract, signing it or receiving payment from the agency.