Nafiz Modack found guilty of corruption
CAPE TOWN - Alleged Cape Town underworld boss Nafiz Modack has been found guilty of corruption.
His conviction follows a plea deal by former police officer, Kolindren Govender.
He admitted to 51 charges linked to a corrupt relationship with Modack.
Govender admitted to receiving almost R150,000 from Modack in exchange for favours.
That included shielding him from police action and blocking colleagues from investigating him.
The crooked cop has been sentenced to five years, with four-and-a-half of those suspended.
Modack will return to court for sentencing on 8 July.
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CAPE TOWN - Alleged Cape Town underworld boss Nafiz Modack has been found guilty of corruption. His conviction follows a plea deal by former police officer, Kolindren Govender. He admitted to 51 charges linked to a corrupt relationship with Modack. Govender admitted to receiving almost R150,000 from Modack in exchange for favours. That included shielding him from police action and blocking colleagues from investigating him. The crooked cop has been sentenced to five years, with four-and-a-half of those suspended. Modack will return to court for sentencing on 8 July.
