A Pakistani national has been on the radar of the Home Affairs Counter Corruption Branch for his alleged involvement in fraudulent operations in Gauteng, Kwazulu-Natal, and the Western Cape.
He has been arrested and is expected to appear at the Bellvile Magistrates Court. According to reports, the suspect obtained a South African ID and a passport illegally in Gauteng and Kwazulu-Natal.
The Anti-Corruption Branch was tipped off that the suspect was going to flee the country.
“On 30 March 2022, he booked a flight to leave out of Cape Town. He then cancelled this ticket before the flight took off. On 31 March 2022, he booked another ticket to leave on the same day,” said media officer at the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) Siya Qoza.
According to reports, as he attempted to check in, immigration agents stopped him and promptly summoned Counter Corruption and the police, who moved quickly to make the arrest.
The Minister of Home Affairs Aaron Motsoaledi has instructed the Department to speedily finalise the investigation of the Home Affairs officials who were working with the suspect so that appropriate action can be taken.
“We don’t tolerate fraud and corruption and it is clear that there are members of society who share our resolve and provide reliable tip-offs. We thank them for coming forward,” said Motsoaledi.
Motsaledi further explained that a multi-disciplinary law enforcement team is keeping a beady eye on a number of corrupt Home Affairs officials and syndicates and more arrests are imminent.
“The net is closing in on all the corrupt Home Affairs officials and their associates who are undermining the country’s laws. This failed bid to evade justice in South Africa is linked to the take down of a syndicate that was operating out of the Krugersdorp Home Affairs office last week,” said Motsoaledi.
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