Police officers arrested for kidnapping and extortion
The officers allegedly approached a salon owner at the Norkem Park Mall on November 24 and questioned her about her business documents.
The Kempton Park Magistrate’s Court granted three officers from the Benoni Flying Squad bail of R2 000 each on December 3, following their arrest on allegations of kidnapping and extortion.
According to Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) spokesperson Phaladi Shuping, the officers allegedly approached a 38-year-old salon owner at the Norkem Park Mall on November 24 at about 18:00 and questioned her about her business documents.
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The Kempton Park Magistrate’s Court granted three officers from the Benoni Flying Squad bail of R2 000 each on December 3, following their arrest on allegations of kidnapping and extortion.
According to Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) spokesperson Phaladi Shuping, the officers allegedly approached a 38-year-old salon owner at the Norkem Park Mall on November 24 at about 18:00 and questioned her about her business documents.
Shuping said the incident was later reported to the IPID, leading to the officers’ arrests on December 2.
The court postponed the case to January 30 for further investigations.
