LIMPOPO – A 41-year-old Sekhukhune police Constable was arrested on allegations of corruption by the Hawks’ Serious Corruption Investigation members on Wednesday, 08 December 2021.
In December 2017, the member, together with his van crew, who is also a Constable, were busy conducting patrol duties in Sekhukhune policing area when they saw a tractor and pulled it over. The driver of the said tractor was searched and the police allegedly found cannabis in his pocket. The duo allegedly demanded gratification from the driver.
It is further 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 police Constable was arrested at the police station and he is expected to appear in the Sekhukhune Magistrate’s court on Thursday, 09 December 2021.
The other suspect is being sought.
Source: South African Police Service