Crime

Mpumalanga court interpreter arrested for alleged fraud and theft

A court interpreter in Mpumalanga has been arrested for corruption and theft.

The arrest was made by the Hawks’ Serious Corruption Investigation Unit, following a tip-off reported to the unit’s office.

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Hawks spokesperson Nomthandazo Mnisi confirmed the arrest.

“[A] Pampierstad court interpreter [has been] arrested on three counts of corruption and theft,” said Mnisi.

The suspect is expected to appear at the Hartswater Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, Mnisi added.

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