South Africa arrests 12 senior police officers on suspicion of corruption
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South African anti-graft investigators arrested 12 senior police officers on corruption and fraud allegations tied to a health services contract. The arrests follow ongoing inquiries into high-ranking police corruption, including a parliamentary investigation and actions ordered by President Cyril Ramaphosa.
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South Africa arrests 12 senior police officers on suspicion of corruption South African prosecutors say anti-graft investigators have arrested 12 senior police officers over alleged corruption and fraud tied to a police services contract JOHANNESBURG -- South…
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South African anti-graft investigators arrested 12 senior police officers on corruption and fraud allegations tied to a health services contract. The arrests follow ongoing inquiries into high-ranking police corruption, including a parliamentary investigation and actions ordered by President Cyril Ramaphosa.