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.
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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.
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“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.
