Ex senior DCEC officer threatens to sue gov’t

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According to the document, Pilane received a death threat on September 1, 2024 PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

A senior anti-corruption officer has formally notified the government of his intention to sue over what he describes as unlawful transfers, victimisation, failure to investigate death threats, and unfair removal from leadership at the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC).

According to a legal notice dated May 12, 2026, lawyers acting for Tshepo Skuuman Pilane from Monthe Marumo Attorneys say their client intends to take legal action against the government, the Permanent Secretary to the President, the Commander of the Botswana Defence Force (BDF), the Commissioner of Police, the Director General of DCEC and other public officers.

The notice was addressed to the Commissioner of Police and was issued under Section 4 of the State Proceedings (Civil Actions by or against government or public Officers) Act.

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