Hawks have confirmed the arrest of 7 people who were named before the Zondo Commission as having received cash payments from Bosasa.

HotNews has learnt the suspects include “the singing canary”, Angelo Agrizzi himself, former correctional services bosses Linda Mti, Patrick Gillingham, and other Bosasa employees. It is understood that authorities are still searching for Mti.

Hawks spokesperson Hangwani Mulaudzi says those arrested allegedly received and accepted gifts in the form of cash.

“It’s based on the investigation that has been ongoing. We have now taken a decision to bring those fingered in corruption to court today (Wednesday). They are currently being processed and will appear today at the Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crimes Court.”