By BAKANG MOKOTO
Eight people were arrested for fraud and corruption after they allegedly conducted a number of unlawful driver’s and learner’s license transactions in exchange for money. The North West police spokesperson, Brig Sabata Mokgwabone said suspects were arrested on 14 December 2022.
Mokgwabone further said a takedown operation was organised by the Provincial Organised Crime Unit, Anti-Corruption Investigation Unit, Crime Intelligence, and the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC).
“The suspects consist of six males and two females aged between 35 and 49. They were apprehended at the Vryburg and Ganyesa Municipal Licensing and Testing centres, Letlhabile near Brits and Kuruman in Northern Cape following the termination of “Project Cross Road”, which commenced in October 2021.
“All suspects are expected to appear in the Vryburg Magistrate’s Court today on various corruption and fraud-related charges,” he said.
Meanwhile, the North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena welcomed the arrest and applauded the team members for their tireless efforts that led to the arrests.
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