Alleged Hawks Impostors Appear In Court
Two alleged Hawks’ impostors, Stanley Ewulu (42), a Nigerian national from Sandton and Peter Molomo (38) from Pretoria West, appeared at the Pretoria Commercial Crimes Court facing charges of extortion and corruption. Ewulu is further facing a charge of being illegal in the country.
It is alleged that the pair approached the complainant, introduced themselves as Hawks investigators from the Pretoria office and demanded R300 000 in order to destroy a case docket that was opened against him. They also promised to also hand over a vehicle that belonged to the complainant as well as his refugee documents that were confiscated by the Sunnyside Police.
The complainant reported the matter to the Hawks Serious Corruption Investigation in Germiston, after investigations, the pair were arrested on 10 March 2022, at Time Square in Menlyn Pretoria after an entrapment operation.
The matter was postponed to 22 March 2022, for further investigations and possible bail applications.
Issued by
Lumka Mahanjana:
NPA Regional Spokesperson:
DPP Pretoria
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