By BAKANG MOKOTO
Two suspects aged 50 and 28 were arrested by the North West Hawks’ Serious Corruption Investigation team in Klerksdorp on Sunday for corruption. The pair allegedly offered an investigating officer R50 000 to get rid of a docket involving their friend, who is a former senior municipality official.
The Hawks spokesperson in North West, Capt Tlangelani Rikhotso said, the pair was nabbed at the Hawks offices moments after handing over R25 000 and a bottle of Glenfiddich whisky to the investigating officer. Rikhotso said their vehicle was also searched and R41 500 was allegedly found.
“Both suspects will appear before the Klerksdorp Magistrate’s Court on Monday, where they will be facing charges of corruption. Meanwhile, the money and the vehicle have been seized for further investigation,” she said.
The Provincial Head for the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation in North West, Major General Patrick Mbotho hailed the investigating officer for upholding the highest level of integrity and warned people to refrain from enticing police officials because it will not end well for them.
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