Following his extradition and first court appearance, former Eskom contractor Michael Lomas said he fears for his health.

Michael Lomas who faces allegations of fraud and corruption at power utility Eskom amounting to almost R1,5 billion was arrested in London in 2021.

Michael Lomas has landed in South Africa to face corruption charges related to the construction of Kusile power station.

The case against former Eskom contractor Michael Lomas has been postponed to September 27 for a formal bail hearing

A seven year fraud investigation has led to the extradition of Michael Lomas, who is linked to alleged improper payments relating to Kusile power station.

Fugitive businessman Michael Lomas made a brief appearance at the Kempton Park Magistrates Court after being handed over to the Hawks upon arrival from the United Kingdom on Friday afternoon.His case has been transferred to the Palm Ridge Magistrates Court.

An extradited British suspect who faces 65 graft charges in relation to a R745 million contract at Eskom’s Kusile power plant appeared in the Kempton Park magistrate’s court on Friday.

The corruption accused is likely to be added as the fifth accused in the ongoing case involving Eskom contracts worth over R1.5 billion.