Bail for school CFO, husband

• Published date: 24 April 2024
• Author: POST REPORTER
• Publication title: Post

They include Priscilla Ramlakan, 51; her husband, Yasheen Ramlakan, 42; and two family members

It is alleged that from 2019 to 2021, Priscilla, as chief financial officer (CFO)of Star Schools, fraudulently transferred money from the entity’s bank account into her own.

“She would subsequently transfer to her husband’s as well as their children's bank accounts. This was done under the guise of paying taxes to the South African Revenue Service (Sars). Other payments were referenced under school expenses,” said Gauteng Hawks spokesperson, Captain Lloyd Ramovha.

“The chief executive officer of the Star Schools matric rewrite programme appointed auditors. The probe uncovered fraudulent activities implicating the CFO. The case was registered at Hillbrow police station in October 2022. The Hawks’ Serious Commercial Investigation revealed the flow of funds to close family members.

“The docket was referred to the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP), for a decision that has resulted in the warrants of arrest being executed.”

Priscilla was arrested early in April, followed shortly by Seheshan Ugan Pillay, 21, and then Yasheen. They are expected to appear in the Palm Ridge Specialised Commercial Crimes Court next month.

Yasheen and Pillay were granted bail of R10 000 each. Priscilla was released on R100 000 bail. The outstanding implicated person (daughter) is said to be overseas.

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