Traffic Officer caught on camera receiving what looks like a bribe

Traffic Officer caught on camera receiving what looks like a bribe

When law takes on law. It is alleged that a Gauteng officer was caught on camera accepting a bribe and now they are under investigation.

Traffic Officer with motorist
Screenshot from video

In a video that has now gone viral on social media, an officer of the law was caught doing the one thing he shouldn't be doing - taking a bribe. 

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He is now under investigation after he was allegedly caught on camera taking a bribe from a motorist in Alberton on Monday. 

In the video that has taken South Africa by surprise, the officer is seen talking to the motorist that he pulled over. Moments later, the driver allegedly throws money in his boot and walks away. 

Then, the officer is seen going to the boot and taking something out of the car. 

Watch the video below: 

This is obviously seen as bribery and is illegal and unethical. The officer is now under investigation with the Gauteng Traffic Police. 

Can you believe that even in 2020 things like this are still happening?

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