Cape Town – Three police officers and a businessman are set to appear in the Randburg magistrate’s court on Monday, facing charges of corruption after being arrested by the Hawks’ serious corruption unit.
The suspects, including two members of the Silverton K9 unit, a member of the crime intelligence unit, and a businessman, are accused of engaging in corrupt activities and soliciting a gratification of R580 000.
“This was for a complainant to avoid arrest. It is alleged that three officials went to the complainant’s residence to enquire about her passport and the alleged fraudulent stamps. They later arrested her and during questioning, hints relating to the case being dropped if money exchanged hands were spoken of by the trio,” Hawks spokesperson Colonel Katlego Mogale said.
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Mogale said that they had demanded R1 million while menacingly suggesting that her son could face arrest as well.
The complainant agreed, and R580 000 was settled upon, leading to her release.
A case of corruption was reported to the DPCI, leading to the arrests after the investigation was completed.
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