Sars customs officer in court for corruption after 'demanding bribe'

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An SA Revenue Service customs officer who appeared in the Upington magistrate’s court on Friday on a charge of corruption has been released on R2,000 bail.

A customs officer who allegedly demanded a bribe for the release of a minibus impounded by the SA Revenue Service has been granted bail.An SA Revenue Service customs officer who appeared in the Upington magistrate’s court on Friday on a charge of corruption has been released on R2,000 bail.

Lebohang Matthew Theane, 44, is alleged to have demanded R8,000 for the release of a vehicle impounded by Sars in Kakamas in November last year. It is alleged that on November 2, a minibus belonging to the complainant’s uncle was impounded by Sars customs division.The official then allegedly demanded R8,000 for its release.

“The complainant approached the police and a sting operation led by the Directorate for Priority Crimes Investigations was launched. The accused was arrested on April 29,” National Prosecuting Authority spokesperson Mojalefa Senokoatsane said.

 

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