Cape Town’s alleged underworld boss Nafiz Modack has been sentenced to seven years in prison, following his conviction for bribing a police brigadier.
The 44-year-old was found guilty of paying R146,000 to Brigadier Kolindren Govender in exchange for special treatment.
Modack, who was also arrested in connection with the murder of anti-gang unit detective Lt-Col Charl Kinnear, was sentenced in the Cape Town regional court on Friday.
According to prosecutors, the investigation led by the Hawks’ serious corruption investigation unit unveiled a scheme in which Modack colluded with former senior police officer Brigadier Kolindren Govender.
The duo’s unlawful dealings resulted in Modack receiving favourable treatment, including the protection of his assets. Specifically, Govender intervened to prevent the seizure of Modack’s Mercedes-Benz, a vehicle central to ongoing investigations into his alleged illegal activities.
“Modack acted with common purpose by paying gratification totalling R146,000 to Govender in return for special treatment,” said police spokesperson, Captain Tessa Vukubi.
The ramifications of Govender’s actions prevented a police officer from SAPS Paarl’s vehicle identification section from cooperating with the investigative team at Cape Town Central SAPS, thereby impeding the flow of justice.
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