Nafiz Modack, a prominent figure in South Africa's underworld, has leveled serious accusations against high-ranking police officials in the ongoing trial. Modack claims that slain rival Mark Lifman conspired with corrupt police to target him and that he was warned about the planned hit by a friend close to top cops. This testimony raises questions about the extent of police corruption within the country's law enforcement agencies.
Nafiz Modack, an alleged underworld kingpin, has made explosive accusations against high-ranking police officials in the Western Cape High Court. Taking the stand for a second day, Modack claimed that a group of corrupt cops, including slain Hard Livings gang boss Rashied Staggie's murder. He alleged that Lifman, in collusion with police, planned to eliminate him.
Modack's testimony adds another layer of complexity to a trial already rife with allegations of police corruption and underworld dealings. He claims that he was warned by a friend close to top police officials about Staggie's imminent demise. This testimony comes amidst the ongoing trial that features Mohamed Hanware, Modack's former friend and a State witness. Hanware, testifying via an online meeting from the Middle East, has been a key figure in the case since its inception last year.The crux of the conflict between Modack and Hanware revolves around claims by Modack that he paid Hanware R40 000 to bribe slain AGU detective Charl Kinnear and former cop Chesron De Vries to retrieve his firearms. However, De Vries refuted these claims, stating that he received atchar from Hanware after visiting his home with Kinnear to gather information about a high-profile kidnapping. Bank records presented by the Hawks revealed that Modack had transferred over R500 000 to Hanware, allegedly in an attempt to corrupt former detectives head Major-General Jeremy Vearey. Meanwhile, Hanware insists that Modack owes him R1.3 million and alleges that he tricked Modack into believing the money was intended for Vearey
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