The SAICB Signs MoU with Lesotho Mounted Police Services (LMPS) to curb cross border vehicle crime

Cross border vehicle crime is a serious problem affecting both the public and privatised sectors. As one of our key focus areas for 2015, the SAICB has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Lesotho Mounted Police Services (LMPS) in an effort to reduce cross border vehicle crime, fraud and corruption between South Africa and Lesotho.

The agreement is set to help us leverage existing shared data to detect patterns related to borderline crossings, identify and communicate the modus operandi of syndicates and assist with the successful location of stolen vehicles in possession of the LMPS.

Objectives of the MoU:

• To enhance the sharing of information between the SAICB and other fraud and crime prevention bodies
• To identify and effectively implement joint preventative and combating approaches aimed at reducing opportunities for vehicle related fraud, crime and corruption
• To establish and implement appropriate governance structures and mechanisms
• To improve communications with respect to crime information to all stakeholders

While we cannot divulge some of the particulars outlined in the MoU at this time, we are in the process of identifying key operations that will form part of this initiative.

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The SAICB Signs MoU with Lesotho Mounted Police Services (LMPS) to curb cross border vehicle crime

3 Border police members arrested for corruption and assisting in smuggling of stolen vehicles across border

3 police members attached to the Pafuri Port of Entrance appeared in court on Thursday after they were arrested on a charge of corruption.

The members were arrested following intensive investigations after information was received that they are assisting suspects in smuggling stolen motor vehicles across the border in return for payment.

They were arrested early Thursday morning and appeared in the Makhado Magistrates’ Court on a charge of corruption in the afternoon. Warrant Officer Mukondeleli Mutele (45) and Constable Vogani Percy Baloyi (30) were released on R15 000 bail and Constable Mamaye Cynthia Masete (32) received R3 000 bail. The case was remanded to 27 March for further investigation.

The processes to suspend them from the South African Police Service are already in process.

The Provincial Commissioner of the South African Police Service in the province, Lt Gen Fannie Masemola stressed that there will be no mercy for members of the SAPS who are arrested for their involvement in criminal activities. “We will work tirelessly to rid the Service of members who involve themselves in corruption and criminal activities. There is no place for members who work with criminals in the SAPS,” he reiterated.

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3 Border police members arrested for corruption and assisting in smuggling of stolen vehicles across border