ZAThe South African Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has frozen R2.7 million in pension benefits of former IT manager Yaw Owusu-Boakye, who is accused of manipulating a R5.27 million software tender for his own benefit. The SIU alleges that Owusu-Boakye, through his company Obytech Solutions, engaged in fraudulent practices during the procurement process, leading to the award of a three-year contract. The municipality made three payments totaling R5.27 million to Obytech Solutions, with the SIU claiming that the company provided minimal value and used the funds for personal expenses. Owusu-Boakye resigned from the municipality in June 2025 after the investigation began. The SIU seeks to set aside the tender decision and recover the profits, as part of a broader probe under Proclamation 244 of 2025.
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