A 39-year-old man came to the Germiston Police Station, last Wednesday, to report an alleged hijacking.<\/p>\n
\u201cPolice began investigating the case immediately.<\/p>
\u201cDuring an interview with the complainant officers discovered that the complainant was not telling the truth,\u201d explained Capt George Raphulu, head of communications for the Germiston SAPS.<\/p>\n
The man was arrested and charged with perjury.<\/p>
\u201cIt is hoped that this arrest will serve as a warning to the community not to open false cases, as it is a criminal offence,\u201d said Raphulu.<\/p>\n
The suspect will appear in the Germiston Magistrate\u2019s Court soon.<\/p>\n
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