Court Hears Brown Mogotsi Allegedly Offered Bribe After Staged Assassination Plot Unravelled
State says Brown Mogotsi tried to bribe an investigator after his arrest, as he faces five charges tied to an alleged staged shooting.
- On Tuesday, Brown Mogotski returned to Johannesburg Magistrates Court for a bail application as the State opposed release based on alleged bribery, failure to provide accurate address, and evasion fears.
- Mogotski's arrest followed his appearance before the Madlanga Commission, which investigates cartel infiltration of South Africa's criminal justice system, with authorities alleging he acted as middleman between Police Minister Senzo Mchunu and organised crime accused Vusimuzi Cat Matlala.
- Prosecutor Advocate Thami Mpekana presented allegations that Mogotski approached an investigating officer in custody asking, 'Is there something I can do for you not to oppose my bail?' one day after his Friday arrest.
- The State characterised the alleged bribery as demonstrating the extent to which Mogotski will go to undermine the law, while defence counsel Sekgatja argued prior convictions dated back years when Mogotski was still young.
- Ballistic evidence revealed the red Chevrolet in Vosloorus was stationary with no occupant when shot, contradicting Mogotski's account, though the firearm used was linked to armed robbery and murder cases and remains missing.
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South Africa: Brown Mogotsi Allegedly Tried to Bribe Cop After Staged Assassination Plot Unravelled
The State alleges that Brown Mogotsi attempted to bribe the investigating officer shortly after his arrest, as ballistic evidence suggests the vehicle at the centre of his alleged assassination attempt was stationary and unoccupied when it was shot at.
Court hears Brown Mogotsi allegedly offered bribe after staged assassination plot unravelled
The State alleges that Brown Mogotsi attempted to bribe the investigating officer shortly after his arrest, as ballistic evidence suggests the vehicle at the centre of his alleged assassination attempt was stationary and unoccupied when it was shot at.
‘Brown Mogotsi attempted to bribe me’, says investigating officer – The Mail & Guardian
North West businessperson and police informant Brown Mogotsi allegedly attempted to bribe the investigating officer in his staged assassination case, the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court heard on Monday. Mogotsi was remanded in custody for a further three days pending verification of his address. State prosecutor Thami Mpekana said the address was submitted late and had initially sent police officers to the wrong residence. Mogotsi’s attorney, Wi…
Brown Mogotsi 'offered a bribe' to official not to oppose bail
The Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court has heard that political fixer Oupa Brown Mogotsi allegedly offered to bribe an investigating officer to not keep him behind bars. Mogotsi appeared in court on Monday in connection with allegations that he orchestrated an attempt on his own life. On 15 May, a multidisciplinary team executed a warrant of arrest and detained him for defeating the ends of justice. The case emanates from the alleged staging of an …
Mogotsi denies ‘fake hit and addresses’ claims as court hears his bail hearing
Mogotsi is applying for bail after his arrest nearly two weeks ago on charges of unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition, discharging a firearm in a built-up area, defeating the ends of justice and perjury.
Investigators went to Mahikeng to verify Brown Mogotsi's address and found that neither he nor his wife Dorothy lived there, as his bail application was unsuccessful in court. Prosecutor Thami Mpekane told the court that Dorothy Mogotsi gave police a false address and is working with her husband to hide her real address. Mogotsi faces charges of perjury, trespassing, illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition and discharging a firearm in a p…
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