Cape Town — South African Football Association (SAFA) boss, Danny Jordaan, has been arrested due to a R1.3 million fraud and theft racket linked to claims he used the money for personal gain.
Jordaan, along with two co-accused, SAFA Chief Financial Officer Gronie Hluyo and businessman Trevor Neethling, are set to appear in the Specialised Commercial Crimes Court on Wednesday, News24 reported.
According to Hawks spokesperson, Katlego Mogale, the arrest comes after an investigation by the Serious Commercial Crimes Investigation who found allegations of R1.3 million in fraud and theft, IOL reported.
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Warrants have been issued for the arrest of South African Football Association President Danny Jordaan and two co-accused following an intensive investigation by the Serious Commercial Crime Investigation Unit into allegations of fraud and theft amounting to… pic.twitter.com/eDaSXE9hMi— SABC News (@SABCNews) November 13, 2024
She said the allegations came from claims between 2014 and 2018 when Jordaan used SAFA resources for his personal use, including hiring a private security company for personal protection, and a Public Relations company without authorisation from the SAFA board.
“The president is also reported to have violated SAFA statutes, thus prejudicing SAFA an actual loss of R1.3 million,” Mogale said at the time.
Mogale said the Serious Commercial Crime Investigation charged with probing the allegations, executed search seizure warrants in March at SAFA’s offices where an assortment of electronic gadgets and files were seized for further investigation, leading to the arrests.
We’re at Palm Ridge Magistrates’ Court where Safa president Danny Jordaan is expected to make an appearance.
Why?
Jordaan allegedly spent R1.3 million of the association’s money for his personal gain. @City_Press is here to cover it.
We’re told Jordaan is being ‘processed’. pic.twitter.com/4RJ0wmss7r— Tiisetso Malepa (@TiisetsoMalepa) November 13, 2024
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