By OBAKENG MAJE
21 February 2025-A policeman arrested for fraud and defeating the ends of justice. The accused, Sergeant Tebogo Galetlhobogwe (45) briefly appeared at the Delareyville Magistrate’s Court on 18 February 2025.
The North West police spokesperson, Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone said, Galetlhobogwe, who is attached to the Detectives, was arrested after he allegedly attempted to release a detainee arrested for possession of drugs. Mokgwabone said this comes after Galetlhobogwe attempted to have the prosecutor sign the R500 admission of guilt fine documents.
“However, the vigilant prosecutor checked the charge sheet and established that the said case was postponed until 25 November 2024, for a bail application.
“The accused allegedly then took the documents to the clerk of court and paid R100 admission of guilt fine, but the prosecutor registered a case before the suspect could be released,” he said.
Mokgwabone further said the Provincial Anti-Corruption Unit investigated the case, which was later referred to the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) and came back with a decision to arrest. He added that, the investigations into the matter, including in terms of the SAPS Disciplinary Regulations are underway.
“Galetlhobogwe was released on R2000 bail and his case was postponed until 4 April 2025,” said Mokgwabone.
Meanwhile, the acting North West Police Commissioner, Major General Patrick Asaneng, expressed his disapproval for the police’s conduct, which he said is unprofessional, dishonest and tarnishes the image of the SAPS will not go unpunished. Asaneng also thanked the police and prosecution for collaborative efforts in the fight against corruption.
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