LIMPOPO – A Limpopo businessman Abdi Khani Osman Mohamed (27) has been convicted for corruption and sentenced to six years direct imprisonment by the Mokopane Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday.
On Wednesday, 12 August 2020 the Hawks received a tip-off about a vehicle that was transporting illicit cigarettes. The information was followed up and resulted in the discovery of an illicit cigarette warehouse in Mokopane town. The Hawks managed to seize 42 boxes containing different types of illicit cigarettes worth over R700 000-00. Mohamed was subsequently arrested for dealing in illicit cigarettes.
Whilst the members were busy counting the boxes, the accused arranged with his business associate to offer R60 000-00 gratification in exchange for his freedom. Consequently, a charge of corruption was added. The accused was out on R5000-00 bail until he was convicted and sentenced recently. His next court date for dealing with illicit cigarettes is still going to be determined.