Just in: 13 Law Enforcement officers arrested in Gauteng
THIRTEEN LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ARRESTED IN GAUTENG
Nine law enforcement officers will appear in the Johannesburg Magistrates tomorrow, 24 April 2026 following their arrests in various places in Gauteng by the Serious Corruption Investigation based in Johannesburg in the early hours of the morning of 23 April 2026.
The suspects will be facing charges of corruption, extortion and trespassing.
It is reported that a complaint was received on the 22 April 2026 afternoon that three suspects arrived at a warehouse in Crown Mines followed by six members in Metro and indicated that they want to search the warehouse.
Upon searching, they found a box of a colour hair dye and one of the officers indicated that it has expired and threatened the complainant with arrest unless he paid money.
The complainant contacted Hawks’ Serious Corruption Investigation and reported the matter. Upon arrival at the crime scene, and all nine (9) suspects were arrested.
Preliminary investigation revealed that the police officers conducted a search in an area outside their jurisdiction.
It was also discovered that four of these officers conducted a search while they were off duty.
In an unrelated incident, four members were last night issued with notices to appear in court, following an around the clock operation by Serious Corruption Investigation following a complaint regarding a 2024 incident.
At the time, it is alleged that on 14 August 2024, the complainant received a call that there’s police at his gate.
Upon his arrival, he found two (2) branded police vehicles, a minibus with and a sedan with six occupants.
The driver of the minibus introduced himself and instructed the complainant to open the gate for them to enter.
The officer indicated that they wanted to search which the complainant allowed them to do so.
The officer then demanded money which the complainant gave and they left.
The complainant went to the police station but was not assisted.
As he left the police station, he saw the minibus parked at the court.
As he approached the minibus, they sped off.
The following day, the matter was reported to Vaal Serious Corruption Investigation. Following intensive investigations, summons were issued for all the suspects to appear in the Kempton Park Magistrates court on 22 June 2026 to face charges of theft.
Further arrests of the outstanding suspects will be in due course.
The Provincial Head of Gauteng Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, Major General Ebrahim Kadwa applauded the members for a job well done.
“Gauteng Serious Corruption will root out corruption and ensure that law enforcement officers are not found wanting! DPCI will deal with corruption without fear, favour or prejudice”, he concluded.
