Arno lamoer
Former WC top cop Arno Lamoer released from prison on parole
Lamoer, two other police officers and businessman Saleem Dawjee were jailed in 2018 on corruption charges.
Arno Lamoer was last week slapped with a six-year prison sentence, Darius van der Ross is facing two years, and Colin Govender has a four-year term.
Dawjee will also have to hand over R50,000 within 30 days after a confiscation order was granted.
Lamoer, Darius van der Ross and Colin Govender will start serving jail terms of between two and six years for corruption.
NPA spokesperson Eric Ntabazalila explains Judge Roshenie Allie granted bail to allow the four men to properly consult with their attorneys over the weekend.
Arno Lamoer was on Thursday sentenced to an effective six years behind bars, while his co-convicts were also handed effective jail terms of between two and six years.
The four men made a bail bid on Thursday after being sentenced to jail terms.
After Judge Roshenie Allie handed down sentencing, defence lawyers immediately indicated their intention to appeal.
Lamoer's been handed an eight-year prison term, of which two years have been suspended for a period of five years.
On Wednesday, sentencing proceedings concluded against Lamoer, former brigadiers, Darius van der Ross and Colin Govender, and Cape Town businessman Saleem Dawjee.
While the State supports this, the onus is on the judge to decide whether time in prison should be imposed instead.
The matter against Arno Lamoer, brigadiers Darius van der Ross and Colin Govender, along with businessman Saleem Dawjee, was underway in the Western Cape High Court.
Arno Lamoer and three of his co-accused in a corruption case may have to cough up money they received through corrupt activities.
Sentencing proceedings against Arno Lamoer, brigadiers Darius van der Ross and Colin Govender, along with businessman Saleem Dawjee, are underway.
Sentencing proceedings against Arno Lamoer, Brigadiers Darius van der Ross and Colin Govender, along with CT businessman Saleem Dawjee have started in the Western Cape High Court.
Arno Lamoer and his co-accused pleaded guilty to charges of corruption after entering into a plea bargain with the state.
MEC Dan Plato says the corruption conviction against Lamoer and three others is a stark reminder to all within the SAPS that they’re not above the law.
Judgment was delivered in the Western Cape High Court on Monday afternoon.
Businessman Salim Dawjee is the latest to admit guilt to 10 charges in the High Court yesterday.