News:South African Immigration Officers Arrested For Taking Bribes From Zimbabwean Travellers At Beitbridge Border Post

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<vote /> Two South African immigration officers based in Limpopo province were arrested by the country’s special anti-corruption unit, the Hawks, for allegedly taking bribes from Zimbabwean travellers and asylum seekers at Beitbridge border post. They were arrested following intensive investigations which began in 2012.

The special unit arrested the suspects on Thursday evening, for fraud, corruption and extortion.

In May 15 people, including police and immigration officers along with customs clearing agents, were arrested on allegations of facilitating illegal migration among other underhand deals at the Beitbridge Border Post.

They were arrested following investigations conducted over a period of six months. Four people have been arrested on the Zimbabwean side of the border since the introduction of security cameras, after they were seen taking bribes from travellers.

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