Hawks’ Serious Corruption Investigation team have arrested four suspects on Tuesday night, including a sitting High Court judge, the leader of a prominent church, and two other individuals aged between 32 and 64.
Authorities say the arrests relate to alleged attempts to influence a civil case before the Pretoria High Court, a long-running succession dispute within the church, with the judge accused of accepting gratification in exchange for handing down a favourable ruling.
Investigators say they uncovered a money trail involving “millions of rand” exchanged among the accused, prompting warrants of arrest and the takedown operation.
The four are expected to appear this morning in the Pretoria Serious Commercial Crimes Court as the investigation continues.
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