The outstanding accused on Sekhukhune corruption case, Sergeant Masala Walter Muthurana (37) was arrested by the Hawks’ Serious Corruption Investigation members for alleged corruption on Tuesday, 31 May 2022.

In December 2017, Muthurana was reportedly on duty as a van crew together with his colleague Sergeant Happy Ratau (42) who was a van driver patrolling in Sekhukhune policing area when they saw a suspicious tractor and pulled it over. The driver of the said tractor was searched and the police allegedly found cannabis in his pocket. The duo reportedly demanded gratification from the driver.

It is reported that a total of R2100-00 was paid by the victim to the police and he was subsequently released. The matter was later reported the Hawks for investigation.

After conducting a successful investigation, the first accused Sergeant Ratau was arrested at his workplace and was released on R2000-00 bail after making first in the Sekhukhune Magistrate’s court on Thursday, 9 December 2021.

Muthurana was sought by the police until he was arrested and brought before the Sekhukhune Magistrate’s court today, 1 June 2022 where he was joined by his co-accused (Sergeant Ratau). He was granted R2000-00 bail and the case was postponed to 7 July 2022 for both accused.

Source: South African Police Service