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News24 reports that four persons impersonating police officials were arrested in central Johannesburg while allegedly demanding bribes from foreign nationals by claiming their passports had expired.
Police said the suspects, three woman and a man aged between 27 and 45, were arrested on Friday morning. Police spokesperson, Captain Xoli Mbele indicated: "Two female suspects were arrested at corner Twist and Plein Street at 11:30. Police recovered two fake appointment police certificates. The other two suspects were apprehended at corner Noord and Wanderers Street at 11:45. They stopped three foreign nationals demanding passports." They had apparently told one of the victims that his passport had expired and they demanded R3,000. The pair were arrested while still demanding money from their victims. Mbele said an investigation was underway. The suspects were scheduled expected to appear at the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court on Monday.
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