Two suspects aged 39 and 51, an employee of the Emfuleni Municipality were arrested in a multi-disciplinary sting operation in Sharpeville yesterday, 10 September 2024 following information received about people involved in extortion in the Vaal area.

It is reported that information was received from the Modus Operandi Centre and operationalised with the assistance of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation’s Serious Corruption Investigation in Vaalrand, Sedibeng Infrastructure unit and Emfuleni Forensic Investigation unit. The multi-disciplinary team arranged an authorised meeting with the suspects during which money exchanged hands. Immediately after the transaction, the suspects were arrested and in their possession the trap money was recovered as well as in their vehicle.

The pair is in custody facing charges of extortion pending their first court appearance whilst the investigation continues.

Source: South African Police Service