TWO SUSPECTS ARRESTED FOR ENTICING HAWKS INVESTIGATOR WITH R10 000
NORTH WEST – Two suspects aged 40 and 42 were arrested in a sting operation by the Hawks’ Serious Corruption Investigation on 08 September 2023 in Ga-Rankuwa, for allegedly enticing a Hawks investigator with R10 000, to secure the bail release of one of the suspect’s brother.
It is alleged that one of the suspects has a brother who has been in custody since 2022, following his arrest by the Rustenburg based Serious Organised Crime Investigation, for alleged manufacturing of drugs.
The suspects were arrested moments after handing over R10 000 to the investigating officer of the drugs case. The money and the vehicle they used were seized for further investigation.
Both suspects will make their first appearance before the Ga-Rankuwa Magistrate’s Court on 11 September 2023, facing charges of corruption.
Meanwhile, the Provincial Head of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation – Major General Patrick Mbotho lauded the investigating officer for displaying integrity beyond reproach.
