South Africa’s top police officer has been served with a warrant and is facing charges in relation to a widening corruption scandal that saw 12 other senior officers arrested by anti-graft investigators. National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola was served Wednesday with a warrant ordering him to appear in court next month in relation to an investigation into an allegedly corrupt contract to provide health services to officers, police spokesperson Brig. Athlenda Mathe said. The high-profile arrests and warrant came while an inquiry continues into alleged high-level corruption in the South African police that’s turning into a major scandal for Africa’s leading economy.
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa’s top police officer was served with a warrant Wednesday and is facing charges in relation to a widening corruption scandal that saw 12 other senior officers arrested by anti-graft investigators.
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Source: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Published: 2026-03-25T17:52:39Z
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