LIMPOPO – The Hawks’ Serious Corruption Investigation team, on Wednesday, 2 April, arrested four additional suspects in the continuous fight to combat fraud and corruption at vehicle testing stations in Musina.
The arrested suspects include two vehicle examiners and two clerks from a private vehicle station in the area, who were allegedly using identity particulars of unsuspecting victims to issue roadworthy certificates for vehicles that were never subjected to mandatory tests.
In a statement released, provincial spokesperson, Captain Matimba Maluleke says the arrests follow recent similar successes in Musina late last month where four officials from the Thusalushaka Testing Station were apprehended.
“The suspects, between the ages of 28 and 37-years-old are expected to appear in the Musina Magistrate’s Court tomorrow, 5 April, and will face charges of corruption and fraud. More unannounced operations to address fraud and corruption at vehicle testing stations will continue unabated,” he concluded.
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