MADLANGA COMMISSION: Crime Intelligence corruption case ‘made no sense’ — senior Idac prosecutor

Senior Idac prosecutor advocate Peter Serunye testified before the Madlanga Commission that the investigation into top Crime Intelligence officials proceeded on allegations rather than evidence. He argued that the arrest of then Crime Intelligence head Lieutenant General Dumisani Khumalo and six others was premature, as they were brought before court before the investigation had been completed and before critical evidence had been gathered.

Serunye's testimony outlined several fundamental flaws in Idac's investigation, including incomplete investigations, legally defective charges, and unanswered questions about evidence, jurisdiction, and the handling of the prosecution. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has since withdrawn all fraud and corruption charges against Khumalo and his co-accused, effectively conceding that the prosecution could not proceed.

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