Phanuel Mokomo was under an internal investigation by the Department of Home Affairs for irregular issuance and approval of permits.
Former Home Affairs permit adjudicator convicted after investigator rejects R10,000 bribe to stop internal probe
Gauteng Hawks spokesperson, Colonel Katlego Mogale said Mokomo was under an internal investigation by the department for irregular issuance and approval of permits. “An entrapment operation was authorised and executed in terms of Section 252A of the Criminal Procedure Act, 1977,” said Mogale.to the internal investigator of the Department of Home Affairs,” she added.After numerous court appearances, Mokomo was found guilty of corruption on Wednesday.“This conviction underscores the DPCI's commitment to combating corruption, particularly in cases that threaten the integrity of public institutions such as the Department of Home Affairs.
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