Businessman Dr Raymond Patel is the latest person to be arrested in connection with fraud and corruption allegations at the University of Fort Hare (UFH) in the Eastern Cape.
Patel, 64, appeared in the Dikeni (formerly Alice) Magistrate’s Court on Monday.
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) said Patel, who is charged with fraud and corruption, was released on R50 000 bail.
NPA spokesperson Luxolo Tyali said Patel was arrested at the weekend.
Patel, a service provider to the university, is alleged to have been awarded a R3.6 million tender and he then allegedly paid R1.6 million in kickbacks to university employees, the NPA said.
His co-accused include Isaac Plaatjies, Sarga Burger, Gosain van der Haar, Anna Smith, Paul Tladi, Lucrecia Davids, Mbulelo Gingcana, Nkateko Mawila, Nozuko Mabombo, Thamsanqa Sonjica, Craig…