Ex-eskom Contractor Michael Lomas To Remain In Jail Following His Extradition From The Uk

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Fraud-accused Michael Lomas made his first appearance in the Kempton Magistrates Court on Friday following his extradition from the UK.

Lomas landed at OR Tambo International Airport in Gauteng surrounded by heavy police presence.

The ex-Eskom contractor is facing 65 counts of corruption linked to the R1.4 billion that was meant for the upgrade of Eskoms Kusile power station in Mpumalanga between 2014 and 2017.

According to Henry Mamothame, spokesperson for the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC), the matter was adjourned to September 27, where Lomas is expected to make a formal application for bail.

His next appearance will be made at the Palm Ridge Specialised Commercial Crimes Court.