A 34-year-old detective is expected to appear in court on Monday for trying to book out a businessman from the Johannesburg Correctional Centre.
Hawks spokesperson Col Katlego Mogale said the cop was arrested for defeating the ends of justice after it was found that he had no case in connection with businessman Frank Buyanga.
“The constable’s arrest emanated from a case of fraud and Contravention of Immigration Act against foreign businessman Frank Buyanga, who was charged on 28 November 2022 and subsequently refused bail as he was also wanted for kidnapping in his country of origin.
“It is alleged on Friday, 14 April 2023, the investigation officer received a call from Johannesburg Correctional Service notifying him that another police officer, a constable wants to book out the accused [Buyanga] for investigation. He immediately requested the prison warders to delay him as he and his colleagues were on their way.
“On arrival, the constable from Mondeor detectives was questioned and it was discovered that he had no case connected to the accused. The member has been arrested,” Mogale said.
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