By OBAKENG MAJE
13 October 2924– A policeman (39) was arrested by the Provincial Anti-Corruption Investigation Unit (ACIU) for investigation for defeating the ends of justice and perjury. It is alleged that one of the members deployed for Vala Umgodi Operations, arrested a foreign national for contravention of the Immigration Act, 2002.
He further handed a statement from the Department of Home Affairs confirming the (illegal) status of the foreign national to the Investigating Officer, Sergeant Mmokwa Ratshoke, who is attached to Stilfontein Detectives. It is alleged that, Ratshoke took the docket to court without the statement from the Department of Home Affairs and the case was, as a result, withdrawn.
The North West police spokesperson, Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone said the matter was reported to the Provincial Anti-Corruption Investigation Unit (ACIU) for investigation and the accused was nabbed.
“Ratshoke briefly appeared in Stilfontein Magistrate’s Court and granted R1 500 bail and the case was postponed until 1 November 2024, for further investigation,” he said.
Meanwhile, the North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena, expressed his gratitude to all the members involved in exposing and arresting employees, who fail to act with integrity in rendering a service and that the South African Police Service (SAPS), will not hesitate to take drastic actions against those who are involved in criminal activities.
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