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Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has welcomed the arrest of a Limpopo-based police officer on charges of murder and insurance fraud.
The 43-year-old officer was arrested on duty following a lengthy investigation.
The Sergeant is accused of fraudulently benefiting from various banks and insurance companies’ funeral, accidental, and life policy covers.
She is accused of the murder of at least six people in 2019 and pocketing R10 million in insurance claims.
Her victims were people from destitute and disadvantaged backgrounds, and some were disabled or mentally challenged.
The minister’s spokesperson, Kamogelo Mogotsi, says Mchunu has condemned the acts of corruption, criminality, or betrayal in the police service.
"This arrest serves as a stark reminder that there is no place in the SAPS for officers who abuse their position of authority for personal gain or engage in unlawful conduct.
"Such actions not only harm innocent lives but also erode the trust that the public places in law enforcement.
“Let me be unequivocal: we will root out corruption and criminality from within the ranks of SAPS.
"Any police officer found to be involved in a crime will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. We will not tolerate such conduct and continue to work tirelessly to restore the public’s confidence in our police service."
The officer is expected to appear in the Polokwane District Court on six counts of murder and about seventeen cases of fraud on Friday.
