Man arrested for lying to police

A man was arrested after allegedly committing perjury following claiming that he was robbed to police Centurion, Gauteng.

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The 29-year-old reportedly told the police that he heard a noise which resulted in him waking up at 9pm on Monday, August 19.

He claimed that two men with guns demanded money from him before fleeing with R3,500 in cash and a cellphone worth R350.

Olievenhoutbosch police team began with the investigation before stumbling across a shocking discovery.

Const Ulrika van Dyk said on Thursday: “Upon investigation, it was discovered that the complainant lied under oath and was arrested by the investigating officer. He will appear in the Pretoria magistrate’s court shortly.

“The police are warning people not to report false cases or make false statements under oath as they will be arrested for perjury.”

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