By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
A 34-YEAR-OLD police officer is expected to appear at the Bafokeng Magistrate’s Court in Tlhabane on Monday for corruption. North West police spokesperson, Lieutenant Col Amanda Funani said according to reports, a vehicle belonging to a stock-theft related case was impounded and booked in as evidence in January 2022.
Funani said subsequently to the suspect’s court appearance, his case was withdrawn for further investigations.
“The suspect was released from detention and he allegedly received a call from the police officer who promised to release his vehicle provided he pays a certain amount of money. The man consequently reported the matter to the police who commenced with investigations.
“The man allegedly arranged a meeting with the police officer on 4 February 2022 to hand him the money he requested. They ultimately met at the man’s house, where the police officer was arrested by members of the Provincial Anti-Corruption Investigation Unit (ACIU) after collecting the money, which was found in his possession,” she said.
Meanwhile, the North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena applauded the ACIU members for their excellent work in netting the police officer. Kwena further said corrupt employees have no place to hide in the South African Police Service (SAPS) and that those who are involved in criminal activities, will be brought to book to face the full might of the law.
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