SASSA to pursue criminal charges against officials involved in grant fraud
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has warned that officials found to have manipulated the agency's biometric verification system to approve fraudulent social grant applications will face criminal charges, dismissal and possible recovery action against their pension benefits.
SASSA Chief Executive Officer, Themba Matiou, announced the tough stance on Monday as the agency intensified efforts to eradicate fraud and corruption within the social grants system.
Matiou said any official found to have bypassed the biometric system to process, verify or approve grant applications unlawfully would be held accountable.
"The South African Social Security Agency is intensifying efforts to root out fraud and corruption in its social grant system and ensure that the right social grant is paid to the right and deserving persons," he said.
