A 56-year-old man working at the Maseru Port of Entry has been arrested by the Border Management Authority (BMA) over suspected corruption involving people from Lesotho.
The suspect was allegedly involved in corrupt activities by assisting Lesotho nationals. He was reportedly found in possession of 22 passports belonging to Lesotho nationals.
The circumstances surrounding the alleged assistance and the reasons for the possession of the passports have not been detailed.
The 56-year-old is expected to appear before the Ladybrand Magistrate’s Court to face the allegations.
The case raises concerns about alleged corruption at border posts, where officials are responsible for overseeing the movement of people across South Africa’s borders.