JOHANNESBURG – Two SAPS major-generals Feroz Khan and Ebrahim Kadwa have been granted bail.
The pair appeared alongside businessman Tariq Downes in the Kempton Park Magistrate’s Court on Monday, facing two charges including, the contravention of the Precious Metals Act and defeating the ends of justice.
They were each granted R20,000 bail under the conditions that they not interfere with the investigations, or, contact witnesses. They are also required to hand in their passports to the investigative officer on or before 12 May.
The trio are also required to alert the investigating officer within 72 hours if they intend to travel.
The case has been postponed to 14 July for further investigations.
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The State did not oppose the granting of bail.
Khan was arrested on Sunday following a high-profile raid at his Houghton apartment. It was part of a major operation targeting an alleged illicit precious metals syndicate.
Speaking outside court, Athlenda Mathe, SAPS spokesperson said it was disappointing to have senior officers in court.
"But it shows that as an organisation we are committed to integrity, transparency and rooting out wrongdoing and corruption within our ranks. We always maintain that no one is above the law."