Moagi questions State's selective prosecution :: Mmegi Online

Former minister and legislator Lefoko Moagi's corruption trial took a sharp turn last Friday as his defence attorney questioned the State’s handling of the matter, raising concerns over why other individuals linked to the case have not been charged.

Prosecutor’s state in the charge sheet that on or about April 17, 2024, the former minister accepted P4.7 million from New Energy Company Pty Ltd, via Wisecreatives Investments Pty Ltd. They argue this was a reward for issuing prospecting licences in Gantsi, Tsabong, and Tutume to New Energy. In the second case, Moagi faces two counts of corruption and money laundering.

During cross-examination of the Investigating Officer (IO) Ngiye Ngiye, defence attorney Tengo Rubadiri pressed on what he described as inconsistencies in the prosecution’s case. Particularly around the decision-making process that led to Moagi’s charges.

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Moagi questions State's selective prosecution

Former minister and legislator Lefoko Moagi's corruption trial took a sharp turn last Friday as his defence attorney questioned the State’s handling of the matter, raising concerns over why other individuals linked to the case have not been charged.

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