Interpol chief faces charges of corruption

SOUTH AFRICA’S prosecuting authority will charge national police chief and head of Interpol JackieSelebi with corruption, a spokes- man said last night.

“A decision has been made, he will be charged with corruption and defeating the ends of justice,” said Tlali Tlali, spokesman for the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA).

Selebi, an ally of President Thabo Mbeki and president of the international police organisation Interpol, has denied any wrongdoing.