He is a legal official who accuses people of committing a
crime - only this time, he is the one accused of a crime.
A 44-year-old District Public Prosecutor from the Family Court in Joburg was arrested on Tuesday for alleged corruption and extortion.
He was bust by the Gauteng Police Anti-Corruption Unit.
Police spokesman Captain Mavela Masondo said the suspect was in possession of the money at the time of his arrest.
“The victim alleged that he received a call from the man who identified himself as the prosecutor who dealt with his case in court.
“The caller informed him that if he gave him R10 000, he would cancel his case and give him the docket to ensure that no case will be opened against him,” said Masondo.
He said the matter was reported to the police and an operation was initiated.
“The police pounced on the District Prosecutor at the Johannesburg Family Court after he accepted R5000 from the complainant,” added Masondo.
The suspect is expected to appear at the Johannesburg Magistrate Court on Thursday.
