A 34-year-old Sunnyside constable is expected to appear in the Pretoria commercial crimes court on Friday in connection with charges of corruption, extortion and theft.
The constable was allegedly identified in a line-up carried out by police on Tuesday.
“The suspect was arrested by an investigation team from the national anti-corruption unit,” said police spokesperson Captain Daniel Mavimbela.
Mavimbela said the investigation occurred after a 46-year-old motorist had allegedly been extorted of R4 000 and had his GPS unit stolen out of his car earlier this year.
“Reports suggest that the suspect had stopped the motorist whom he reportedly accused of driving under the influence of an intoxicating substance.”
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He said the constable allegedly allowed the motorist to drive off without any charges being laid against him.
“The management of the police in Sunnyside view allegations and concerns emanating from police corruption in a serious light.”
Mavimbela said the victims of alleged police corruption who were not comfortable with reporting corrupt police conduct at the local police station could opt to contact the national anti-corruption unit investigators directly.
He said victims could contact Captain Willie Janse van Rensburg at 071-352-9619 or Warrant Officer Kobus Vlok on 082-778-3582.
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