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Traffic cop arrested after demanding $150 bribe
09 Feb 2017 at 20:33hrs | Views
A Zvishavane traffic cop was arrested on Wednesday by anti-corruption officers after demanding a bribe from a motorist.
Sources familiar with the development allege that constable Mafuta demanded $150 bribe from a dentist identified as Nyamapanzi who was involved in an accident 2 weeks ago.
"The accused told doctor Nyamapanzi to pay $150 to avoid going to jail, the doctor agreed to pay the amount on a later date.
"The complainant then filed a police report at Zvishavane CID. After filing a report doctor Nyamapanzi called the accused and agreed to meet at a venue where he was finally arrested after receiving the bribe," said the source.
According to the source, constable Mafura is currently assisting police with investigations.
Sources familiar with the development allege that constable Mafuta demanded $150 bribe from a dentist identified as Nyamapanzi who was involved in an accident 2 weeks ago.
"The accused told doctor Nyamapanzi to pay $150 to avoid going to jail, the doctor agreed to pay the amount on a later date.
"The complainant then filed a police report at Zvishavane CID. After filing a report doctor Nyamapanzi called the accused and agreed to meet at a venue where he was finally arrested after receiving the bribe," said the source.
According to the source, constable Mafura is currently assisting police with investigations.
Source - Byo24News
