# The Department of Employment and Labour plans to tighten controls following a major police operation uncovering fraud in the Unemployment Insurance Fund. Minister Nomakhosazana Meth welcomes the arrests of several suspects in Gauteng and the Free State, including a Bloemfontein departmental official, in connection with fraudulent UIF claims involving fake companies and stolen identities, with over 1.5-million-rand lost. Ministry spokesperson Thobeka Magcai says the suspects are expected to appear in court on Monday:
Minister Meth welcomes SAPS fraud bust in R1.5-million UIF scam [SOUND]
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