Hawks nab two traffic officials who ‘obtained bribe’ from motorist
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Two traffic officers who allegedly received a R2,000 bribe from a motorist will appear before the Stilfontein magistrate’s court on Wednesday on charges of corruption.
The Hawks in North West arrested the officials, aged 30 and 38, on Tuesday after they had solicited the bribe from a motorist after his arrest for alleged driving under the influence.
“The complainant was taken to a police station where he reportedly paid the officers R1,000,” Hawks spokesperson Lt-Col Tinyiko Mathebula said.
The complainant alleged the officers demanded the R1,000 balance, which he arranged to pay at a later stage.
“After bringing the matter to the Hawks’ attention, an entrapment was set, which resulted in the officers being caught soon after accepting cash from the complainant.”
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