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The Citizen reports that six individuals, including three officers from the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks), have been released on R3,000 bail each following their arrests on charges stemming from an alleged theft during a police operation at Dragon City.
The case involves three members of the Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime Investigation Unit in Gauteng, one officer from the Gauteng Highway Patrol, and two civilians who were allegedly working as accomplices in the corruption scheme. The corruption allegations stem from a police operation conducted at Dragon City, where officers allegedly abused their authority for personal gain. The arrests were executed following a complaint lodged by a shop owner at Dragon City. According to the allegations, during what was supposed to be a legitimate police operation, the officers confiscated a substantial sum of money. The officials allegedly forced the business to close and detained several employees. The shop owner, who was not present during the raid, later discovered what had transpired and reported the matter to authorities. The complaint triggered an investigation that led investigators to trace the accused officers to Newtown, Johannesburg. The case was postponed to 29 August for further investigations.
- Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Enkosi Selane at The Citizen
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