Picture: Another policeman has been arrested for corruption in Schweizer Reneke/Generic
By OBAKENG MAJE
Another police officer has been arrested for corruption at Schweizer Reneke Police Station. Captain Kagiso Peace Maiketso (59), who was working as Detective Commander, has been implicated in a corruption case, where another police officer, Sergeant Thomas Moleme (45) also stationed at Schweizer Reneke Police Station was arrested on 29 August 2023.
Moleme, who was working as a Detective, was arrested by the Provincial Anti-Corruption Unit (ACIU) after soliciting bribery from a suspect who was arrested for assault.
The North West police spokesperson, Brig Sabata Mokgwabone said Moleme along with a person who accompanied him and introduced himself as Captain, allegedly arrested a suspect for assault in May 2023.
“On their way to the police station, the pair demanded R1000 on behalf of the assault victim on condition that, the latter withdraws the case. The suspect consented to the demand and gave them R1000. Moleme and his companion further demanded R1000 each from the suspect.
“As a result, they were given R2 470 and released the suspect. However, Moleme apparently kept on harassing and demanding money from the suspect. Subsequent to reporting the matter to the Provincial Anti-Corruption Unit (ACIU), Moleme was arrested during an undercover operation by the ACIU and Anti-Gang Unit,” said Mokgwabone.
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) regional spokesperson, Henry Mamothame said: “Another accused, Captain Kagiso Peace Maiketso was added and charged with corruption. There was also another charge of corruption added against Moleme.
“Maiketso was released on R7000 bail and the case is postponed to 25 October 2023 for further investigation.”
Meanwhile, the North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena welcomed the arrest and subsequent appearance of the accused in court. Kwena said dishonesty cannot be tolerated and any South African Police Service (SAPS) employee who acts in an unethical manner, will be brought to book to face the full might of the law.
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