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[QUOTE="Queen, post: 87120, member: 27"]
A senior intelligence officer just found himself fighting for bail instead of running operations, as bribery allegations shoved Brigadier General Johannes Prince Mkhabela into the dock.

Bribery case rocks SANDF intelligence
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[*]Brigadier General Johannes Prince Mkhabela says he will plead not guilty.
[*]Pretoria Magistrates’ Court heard claims of a R1.5 million payoff attempt.
[*]Prosecutors allege the cash was aimed at burying a fraud investigation.
[*]State lawyers oppose his bail over interference concerns.
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Co-accused and bail battle
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[*]Mkhabela appeared with his personal assistant and attorney as co-accused.
[*]The court granted bail to the assistant and the lawyer.
[*]Prosecutors argue his rank gives him leverage over witnesses.
[*]He insists detention cripples preparation for his defence.
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Alleged scheme details
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[*]Investigators claim the bribe targeted a police officer handling the fraud probe.
[*]Charges fall under corruption statutes carrying heavy prison terms.
[*]Arrest reportedly followed a sting or insider tip-off.
[*]Defence signals a full challenge to the state’s evidence.
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Wider fallout for the SANDF
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[*]South African National Defence Force faces scrutiny over integrity standards.
[*]The intelligence division's role heightens sensitivity around the allegations.
[*]The case feeds broader anti-corruption drives under President Cyril Ramaphosa.
[*]Outcome could sway public trust in military leadership.
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