A Pretoria high court judge and the leader of a well-known SA church are among four people arrested on Tuesday night in connection with an alleged bribe paid to influence a court ruling in a long standing succession dispute.
Hawks spokesperson Col Katlego Mogale said the accused are facing charges of corruption and money laundering.
The takedown operation stems from serious allegations of corruption involving attempts to influence a civil case currently before the Pretoria high court. The matter relates to a well-known South African church embroiled in a long-standing succession dispute.