Corruption crackdown: Anti-Corruption unit nabs 53-Year-Old Captain

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The South African Police Service’s anti-corruption unit has arrested a 53-year-old captain for fraud, following an internal investigation prompted by suspicious transactions on the Polfin system.

Police report that a member of the finance section of the Protection and Security Service (PSS) allegedly exploited their access to the finance system to withdraw millions of dollars.

An investigation revealed that he exploited the system to extract cash for personal gain, falsely claiming it was for travel expenses for close protectors of the Presidential Protection Services (PPS).

Further investigations revealed that the member booked out lump sum cash amounts instead of receiving the payment for the close protectors.

Captain faces corruption case

Following an investigation, a fraud case was filed at the Sunnyside police station, resulting in suspension following an internal departmental inquiry.

The National Commissioner of SAPS, General Fannie Masemola, has expressed approval regarding the recent arrest.

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“Any member found to be engaging in corrupt activities will face the full might of the law. There will be no exceptions and no compromise. Accountability is not optional; it is a fundamental pillar of our service,” concluded General Masemola.

The suspect is set to appear in Pretoria Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday to face a fraud charge.