A SUSPECT was arrested on November 23, for soliciting a R6 000 bribe from a resident in La Rochelle.
He is expected to appear in court charged with fraud and extortion.
It is alleged the complainant’s account was in arrears and she approached the city’s revenue department to make payment arrangements. While she was sorting her account, the suspect approached her and offered to assist to write off the arrears on the account.
The suspect told the resident that they would write off her debt provided he paid R6 000.
Mayor Clr Herman Mashaba said the resident agreed to pay the money to the suspect. The resident then informed the city’s Group Forensic and Investigation Service (GFIS) team which set up a sting operation together with the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD).
“I have also learnt that these suspects are working with officials from the revenue department. More arrests are imminent. I would like to commend the resident who refused to be part of any corrupt activity and reported the matter to our team which acted swiftly to deal with the matter.
“Corruption has no place in this administration and we will work tirelessly, and in collaboration with law enforcement agencies, to ensure that the residents of Johannesburg receive the quality services they deserve,” he said.
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