First published Oct 15, 2026, 10:49:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 15, 2026, 10:49:15 AM UTC

BMA official arrested for fraud and corruption

The Commissioner of the Border Management Authority confirmed the arrest of a 56-year-old official stationed at Maseru Port of Entry. The official was allegedly found with 22 stamped passports belonging to Lesotho nationals and R2,100; the arrest followed an intelligence-driven operation.

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The report concerns alleged fraud and corruption involving an official at a border entry point.

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Categories: politics-and-governance

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