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IOL News reports that three police officers have been arrested on charges of corruption and defeating the ends of justice, over an incident in Moletjie, Ga-Chokwe, in Limpopo province.
Limpopo police spokesperson, Colonel Malesela Ledwaba said that the three officers from Seshego police station appeared in Seshego Magistrate's Court on Monday, where they faced charges of corruption and obstruction of justice. Each of the accused, namely Sergeant Malatji Mpao Thabo, Nkoana Khomotso James and Mabitsi Kgoroshi Jan was granted bail of R1,000. Ledwaba said the trio were arrested after allegedly visiting a residence in Moletjie, Ga-Chokwe, on 9 August 2021 where they pretended to be conducting genuine police operations. “Clad in civilian attire, the officers falsely presented themselves as police officers from Pretoria, referencing the complainant's name and directing the family to contact him. Upon the complainant's return, the officers proceeded to search his bedroom and seized 235 sachets of Nyaope,” Ledwaba reported. Afterwards, they demanded a payment of R2,000in in return for a reduced sentence. Unable to provide the full amount, the victim sought financial assistance from his family, who managed to raise the required funds. After the incident, the victim was apprehended and brought to Seshego police station, where he was pressured into paying a fine as an admission of guilt for an alleged illegal gambling offence. Subsequently, the complainant decided to open a case against the implicated police officials. The case against them was postponed to 8 July for a regional court hearing.
- Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Simon Majadibodu at IOL News
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