WRITING to the media, following a video that went viral on social media showing JMPD officers engaging in an alleged fraudulent activity, MMC for Public Safety Michael Sun, said his department has no place for officers engaging in criminal activities.
“I have seen video footage of suspected fraudulent activity by JMPD officials in a patrol vehicle, after the video was shared on social media and reported to me by various residents.
“The video is believed to have been recorded around 11:24 on Saturday, March 18, near Albertina Sisulu Street in Bez Valley. The video shows two unknown men emptying their pockets to the officials inside the JMPD patrol vehicle.
“After seeing the shocking footage, I requested senior JMPD officials to trace the patrol vehicle and the officers involved. The JMPD Internal Affairs team and senior directors worked around the clock to investigate the incident.
“The two officers involved were arrested on Sunday, March 19, and taken to the Jeppe Police Station and appeared in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court on Monday, March 20, facing charges of corruption.”
MMC Sun added that the two officers also face internal disciplinary processes and will be dismissed if found guilty.
“Corruption is public enemy number one and will not be tolerated. Our department is mandated with the mammoth task of keeping the residents of this city safe,” said MMC Sun.
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