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Border between South Africa and Lesotho at Sani Pass. Image: Creative Commons/Arclient

Policewoman arrested for taking bribe from taxi at Maseru Bridge Port of Entry

A policewoman has been arrested for allegedly accepting a bribe from a taxi driver carrying illegal immigrants at the Maseru Bridge Port of Entry.

Policewoman

Border between South Africa and Lesotho at Sani Pass. Image: Creative Commons/Arclient

A policewoman was arrested by members of the Anti-Corruption unit in the early hours of Monday, 27 March, for allegedly taking a bribe at the Maseru Bridge Port of Entry.

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The accused allegedly accepted an undisclosed amount of money from a taxi driver who crossed the border with illegal immigrants

South African Police Service (SAPS) spokesperson Sergeant Mahlomola Kareli said the Free State Anti-Corruption Unit swooped on the suspect following the incident on 7 March.

At approximately 5:30 on 7 March, the accused accepted an undisclosed amount of money from a taxi driver who allegedly crossed the border into Lesotho with illegal immigrants.

“The taxi driver and four illegal immigrants were arrested on the spot by members from the Border Management Authorities and they are currently in custody after being denied bail,” said Kareli.

Policewoman charged with corruption, aiding and abetting, and defeating the ends of justice

The 44-year-old accused has already appeared in court and is currently out on R3000 bail. Her next appearance in the Ladybrand Magistrate’s Court is expected on 21 April. She is charged with corruption, aiding and abetting and defeating the ends of justice.

The investigation continues.

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