KPMG was allegedly robbed of R16.5 million by Fidelis Moema who worked as a bursary specialist.
Fidelis Moema recently appeared in a Palm Ridge court in Johannesburg for his bail hearing and South Africans discussed updates about the damming state witness who will stand against him.
Fidelis Moema in court over KPMG alleged fraud
KPMG bursary specialist now alleged fraudster Fidelis Moema handed himself over to police in connection to the theft of R16.5 million from the auditing firm on 2 April 2024. Most recently, Fidelis appeared in court for his bail hearing with his co-accused and the two were granted R50k. NewzroomAfrika shared footage of Fidelis Moema when his bail was approved.
State witness in Fidelis Moema case causes stir
In more updates, according EWN, the prosecution in Fidelis’ case was a able to turn his alleged girlfriend into a state witness. The development sparked masses of reactions on X. Netizens were amazed that someone close to Fidelis would be testifying against him.
“What ??? No ways she’s a villain.”
“Easy come easy go, fraud money GONE, fraud money girlfriend GONE!”
“Trust women they say , everything is going to be okay , never trust anyone except your mom.”
@theHirohito said:
“This is why ladies and gentlemen, as man you can only trust a rock!”
KPMG distances itself from Fidelis Moema
When Fidelis Moema handed himself over KPMG released a statment detailing that he was a former employee. The auditing firm released a statement explaining that Fidelis lost his job in 2022 after an investigation that reflected fraudulent behavior which they reported to authorities in 2023. Read the statement on Cape Business News.