South African Police Service Spokesperson for the police service  Captain Leonard Hlathi  said that the other three individuals have resigned from the police. Hlathi said that the individuals were arrested for fraud, corruption and theft, and allegedly defrauded South Africa of approximately R2.5-million (about US$327,000) between 2003 and 2007. "This was a syndicate that has cost the police service more than R2 ,5million and we believe we have made a breakthrough," said Hlathi. Hlathi told the South African Press Association that the investigation began in April 2007 and showed that the suspects registered companies in the South Africa police database, though no existing files were found for the companies themselves. He said that three out of the five companies were found to not exist. The suspects were arrested on Friday by the Mpumalanga organized crime unit. "We have a warrant of arrest that we are happy to execute against you right away. You are now under arrest on charges of fraud and you have the right to remain silent if you so wish," said Superintendent Obed Ngwenya, police organized crime unit head  prior to arresting one of the individuals.
South African Police Service A spokesperson for the police service , Captain Leonard Hlathi , said that the other three individuals have resigned from the police. Hlathi said that the individuals were arrested for fraud, corruption and theft, and allegedly defrauded South Africa of approximately R2.5-million (about US$327,000) between 2003 and 2007. "This was a syndicate that has cost the police service more than R2 .5million and we believe we have made a breakthrough," said Hlathi. Hlathi told the South African Press Association that the investigation began in April 2007 and showed that the suspects registered companies in the South Africa police database, though no existing files were found for the companies themselves. He said that three out of the five companies were found not to exist. The suspects were arrested on Friday by the Mpumalanga organized crime unit. "We have a warrant of arrest that we are happy to execute against you right away. You are now under arrest on charges of fraud and you have the right to remain silent if you so wish," said Superintendent Obed Ngwenya, police organized crime unit head , prior to arresting one of the individuals.
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