A key witness in the alleged R14.9 million Killarney precious stones heist case, known as “Witness K”, has been arrested in Alberton.
“Witness K” has been arrested in connection with the alleged R14.9 million precious stones robbery case involving suspended Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) deputy chief Brigadier Julius Mkhwanazi.
She was arrested on Friday by the police in Albeton, Gauteng.
Witness K, an inspector in the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department’s VIP Protection Unit, previously testified before the Madlanga Commission that Mkhwanazi allegedly orchestrated the 2023 Killarney robbery.
She alleged that she, Mkhwanazi and a three-member team carried out the operation, which involved the theft of high-grade sugilite and manganese stones, and claimed they were paid R110,000 from the proceeds.
