13 Arrested in SA Police Tender Scandal
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Twelve senior South African police officials, including a general and four brigadiers, were arrested over a R360 million tender scandal. The case revolves around a contract awarded to a company owned by Vusimusi Matlala for new recruit health assessments. The arrests, which include a retired officer and a suspect who testified at the Madlanga commission, highlight deep corruption concerns in the police service. Charges include fraud, money laundering, and misuse of public funds. The contract was cancelled last May after being granted in June 2024 due to irregularities. All thirteen suspects, including Matlala, face their first court appearance in Pretoria on Wednesday.
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