South Africa: Interpol Watching Police Chief's Case

12 January 2008
allAfrica.com

The international police liaison agency, Interpol, says it is "carefully monitoring" the position of its president, South African national police commissioner Jackie Selebi.

In a statement issued from its headquarters in France on Saturday, Interpol said it was aware of reports that Selebi was facing charges of corruption and defeating the ends of justice, and that a South African court concluded on Friday that it would not stop the prosecution.

Interpol added that its executive committee would discuss the issue at a meeting in February. It added: "While it would be inappropriate for Interpol to comment on the ongoing investigation in South Africa, it should be stated that President Selebi has significantly helped the organization and its member countries to enhance security and police co-operation worldwide."

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