Magosi faces corruption probe

Spy chief Magosi and corruption-busting agency boss Mathambo at Regional Magistrate's court recently. PIC: THALEFANG CHARLES
Spy chief Magosi and corruption-busting agency boss Mathambo at Regional Magistrate's court recently. PIC: THALEFANG CHARLES

It is a matter of time before the camera loving Director General of the Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS) Peter Magosi appears in dock as an accused person.

The turn of events is according to highly-placed sources at the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC). It is alleged that the corruption-busting agency has completed its investigations on Magosi for alleged abuse of office. The case involves the controversial China Jiangsu International (CJI) and government.

Last month, Lobatse High Court judge, Jennifer Dube threw out evidence of the spy chief, involving CJI, government and another Chinese company, Zhengtai Group Botswana.

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