More than R7.8-billion of Covid-19 procurement corruption has been flagged by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) in its final consolidated report to President Cyril Ramaphosa. The report showed that the SIU has retrieved more than R34. 2-million in assets and cash; that the unit is chasing a R551. 25 янв. 2022 г.
Is the SIU part of the NPA?
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) briefed the Standing Committee on Public Accounts in a virtual meeting on cases referred to it by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU). The NPA stressed that its top priority over the next six months would be focusing on corruption.
What is the role of the SIU?
The SIU is a civilian law enforcement agency, independent of the police, that conducts criminal investigations into circumstances involving police and civilians that have resulted in serious injury, death or allegations of sexual assault.
Is SIU a government?
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) is an independent statutory body that is accountable to Parliament and the President.
Is SIU independent?
The SIU is the first of its kind in Canada, and Ontario remains one of the few places worldwide that has an independent civilian agency with the power to both investigate and charge officials with a criminal offence.
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