KwaZulu-Natal police have revealed a shocking SAPS insider scandal involving the manipulation of Stuart Scharnick's criminal record. In a recent press briefing, Major General Anthony Gopal, the Acting Deputy Provincial Commissioner for Crime Detection, exposed a SAPS employee's unauthorized access to the national criminal record system. The employee, on January 16, 2025, altered Scharnick's records, removing information linked to his controversial business dealings. Gopal assured the public that the deleted records were traced through the system's audit trail, and a forensic investigation is underway to hold the employee accountable. This discovery comes amidst Scharnick's legal battles, including a case of defeating the ends of justice against Lieutenant General Dumisani Khumalo, the head of Crime Intelligence at the South African Police Service. Scharnick vehemently denies any convictions, citing records from the Local Criminal Record Centre (LCRC) and questioning Khumalo's intelligence if he failed to verify such information. The IOL News team encourages readers to stay informed by downloading the latest IOL App for Android and iOS, ensuring you never miss a crucial update.
