Durban public prosecutor nabbed for bribery

[schumi]

Durban - An Ixopo public prosecutor has been arrested on bribery allegations.

Hawks spokesperson Captain Simphiwe Mhlongo said 40-year-old Mduduzi Funeka was arrested during a sting operation on Monday.

Mhlongo said he was caught red-handed accepting cash from a suspect.

He had allegedly promised not to charge the suspect - accused of stock theft - in return for the bribe.

“He appeared in the Durban Specialised Commercial Court on Tuesday and was granted R1000 bail,” Mhlongo said.

The case was adjourned to January.

More at: http://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-courts/durban-public-prosecutor-nabbed-for-bribery-2094966