Home Affairs passport fraud: NPA drags officials to court in syndicate crackdown
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) says the arrest of two Home Affairs officials accused of selling fraudulent passports marks a decisive step in dismantling a criminal syndicate that has exploited South Africa’s identity system for profit.
Home Affairs officials implicated in the scheme were allegedly paid R10 000 to R15 000 per application, while South African citizens who allowed their details to be used received R500.
A Pakistani national who allegedly maintained a corrupt relationship with Home Affairs officials was previously convicted.
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