Interpol chief resigns amid corruption allegations
The president of Interpol has resigned the post to face corruption allegations in his native South Africa.
Sunday, 13.01.2008.
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The president of Interpol has resigned the post to face corruption allegations in his native South Africa. The AP quoted the international police organization as confirming the news Sunday Interpol chief resigns amid corruption allegations Jackie Selebi, South Africa's national police commissioner, said in his letter of resignation to Interpol that he was stepping down as president because he did not want the allegations to sully the organization's reputation, Interpol said. Interpol Secretary-General Ronald K. Noble, the top official at the Lyon, France-based organization, praised Selebi's professionalism. Selebi "has always conducted himself and acted in a way to enhance global security and police cooperation worldwide," he said in a statement. The allegations against Selebi "have nothing to do with" his role of president or the organization's work, Interpol said. South Africa's National Prosecuting Authority announced plans Friday to charge Selebi with corruption, accusing him of trying to protect a convicted drug smuggler. On Saturday, South African President Thabo Mbeki said he granted Selebi's request for extended leave as commissioner. Selebi said he wanted to "devote my energies to clearing my name." Noble said any charges against Selebi should be "brought promptly" so that a full investigation can be carried out.
Interpol chief resigns amid corruption allegations
Jackie Selebi, South Africa's national police commissioner, said in his letter of resignation to Interpol that he was stepping down as president because he did not want the allegations to sully the organization's reputation, Interpol said.Interpol Secretary-General Ronald K. Noble, the top official at the Lyon, France-based organization, praised Selebi's professionalism.
Selebi "has always conducted himself and acted in a way to enhance global security and police cooperation worldwide," he said in a statement.
The allegations against Selebi "have nothing to do with" his role of president or the organization's work, Interpol said.
South Africa's National Prosecuting Authority announced plans Friday to charge Selebi with corruption, accusing him of trying to protect a convicted drug smuggler.
On Saturday, South African President Thabo Mbeki said he granted Selebi's request for extended leave as commissioner. Selebi said he wanted to "devote my energies to clearing my name."
Noble said any charges against Selebi should be "brought promptly" so that a full investigation can be carried out.
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