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Members of the Hawks execute an arrest.
Tiro Ramatlhatse, Gallo Images, Sowetan
- Two senior Hawks officials and a former police officer were arrested for their involvement in alleged fraud and corruption.
- They appeared in the Pretoria Commercial Crime Court.
- They are expected to appear in the same court again on February 25, 2021.
The Hawks arrested two of their top officials and a former police officer for their alleged involvement in fraud and corruption in connection with promotional appointments at the Directorate for Priority Crimes Investigation (DPCI).
Brigadier Peggy Morongo, Col. Malesela Moylan and former SAPS officer Col. Paulina Mokgadi, stationed at the Silverton office, appeared in the Pretoria Commercial Crimes Court following their arrest Tuesday morning, spokesman Col. Katlego said. Mogale.
The suspects, aged 48, 55 and 57 respectively, were arrested following an investigation that found irregularities at the Northwest DPCI office.
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Mogale said the investigation spread to the provinces.
“Members of the Hawks Serious Corruption Investigation, in their quest to rid the organization of those members who are unwilling to be blameless, executed arrest warrants for the senior officers and the former officer who allegedly abused their power and authority while their duties as members of the selection panels within the DPCI were in place, “he said.
Mhlongo and Motlana received bail of R4,000, while Mokgadi’s bail was R2,000.
They are expected to appear again in the same court on February 25 of next year.
Meanwhile, Hawks spokesman Brig. Hangwani Mulaudzi submitted his resignation Monday after being implicated in a scandal involving the National Lottery Commission.
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The national head of the DPCI, Lieutenant General Godfrey Lebeya, said that by now it should be clear that the leadership did not favor or harm anyone in the execution of its mandate.
“The principle that is followed is that regardless of the seniority of the alleged agents, the members of the management continue to carry out their work without fear, favor or prejudice,” he added.
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