Barry Kruger

Barry Kruger

politician South Africa

Barry Kruger is a captain within the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (the Hawks) in South Africa. He was recently mentioned in the context of a controversial operation during which he and his team were accused of being overly aggressive during the arrest of alleged crime cartel leaders, raising questions about the legitimacy of their presence at the scene.

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South Africa South Africa: Barry Kruger is a tactical team captain accused of involvement in the interference at Molefe's residence. 3

Dumisani Khumalo Vusimuzi Matlala Katiso Molefe Godfrey Lebeya Patrick Mbotho Lesiba Mokoena Johannes Mokgatle Fanie Nkosi Senzo Mchunu Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi Shadrack Sibiya Fannie Masemola Armand Swart Jerry Boshoga Scharnick Stuart James Richard Shibiri
Mail & Guardian: Hawks has double agent – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: Mbotho supported Mokoena's decision to choose Captain Barry Kruger to attend the scene. 5

Dumisani Mbotho Katiso Molefe Godfrey Lebeya Lesiba Mokoena Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi Senzo Mchunu Shadrack Sibiya Mthethwa
Mail & Guardian: Hawks say miscommunication led to alleged interference in Molefe’s arrest – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: Barry Kruger testified about receiving instructions related to the operation at Molefe's residence. 5

Katiso Molefe Senzo Mchunu George Raftopoulos Lesiba Mokoena Patrick Mbotho Godfrey Lebiya Dumisani Khumalo Vusimuzi Matlala Shadrack Sibiya Mbuyiseli Madlanga
Mail & Guardian: Gauteng traffic police deny interfering in Katiso Molefe’s arrest – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: Hawks Captain Barry Kruger only backed off his team when shown a J50 arrest warrant. 5

Lesiba Mokoena Vusimuzi Matlala Katiso Molefe Patrick Mbotho Maxwell Wanda Senzo Mchunu Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi Shadrack Sibiya Pule Tau Armand Swart Godfrey Lebeya Sisisi Baloyi
Mail & Guardian: Hawks deny interference in Molefe’s arrest – The Mail & Guardian