Deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi arrested | What we know so far
Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department Deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi has been arrested in connection with the theft of R14.9 million worth of precious stones. The investigation, led by the Independent Police Investigative Directorate, involves multiple law enforcement officials and civilians.
Why it matters
The case raises serious concerns regarding police corruption and the integrity of evidence handling within law enforcement agencies.
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Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) Deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi has arrested in connection with the alleged theft of precious stones valued at R14.9 million.
The arrest comes hours after the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) confirmed that a second suspect had been taken into custody as part of its ongoing investigation.
IPID spokesperson Lizzy Suping said the suspect was arrested at a house in Kensington shortly before 8pm on Friday.
"The second suspect has finally been arrested at a house in Kensington just before 8pm. He will also be detained at the Germiston Police Station," Suping said.
Earlier on Friday, IPID investigators arrested a 53-year-old man, identified only as "Witness K", in connection with the same investigation.
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