Former KPMG employee, co-accused granted bail

JOHANNESBURG - Former KPMG bursary specialist Fidelis Moema and his co-accused Piet Gezani Machimane and Lebohang Sigubudu have each been granted bail of R50,000.

Moema faces over 400 counts of fraud. 

He was arrested last week for allegedly pocketing R16.5-million from KMPG. 

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He allegedly paid money into the bank accounts of his friends instead of paying fees on behalf of students. 

KPMG says Moema was dismissed for non-compliance with the firm's policies. 

Police say the money would then be deposited into his bank account.