The National Director of Public Prosecutions says there is no truth to reports that suspended Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) Chief Investigator, Dylan Perumal, attempted to commit suicide.
NDPP Head Advocate Andy Mothibi says the NPA has been in contact with Perumal’s family, who confirmed that he fell ill and is receiving medical treatment in hospital.
Perumal has come under scrutiny at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry following allegations by attempted murder accused Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala.
Matlala alleges Perumal pressured him into signing a plea agreement and prepared a Section 204 statement containing information that he had not provided.
Matlala also accused investigators of trying to obtain information from him against senior police officials.