Dylan Perumal
South AfricainvestigatorMale4.8Global Dominance: 0.01%Dylan Perumal is the chief investigator for the Independent Directorate Against Corruption (Idac) and was recently in the news due to his scheduled testimony before the Madlanga Commission regarding allegations of fraud and corruption within South Africa's Crime Intelligence unit, which he was unable to attend due to hospitalization.
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Chabalala told Ramsamy he had received Masemola's name as the suspect from Perumal.
Idac investigated police commissioner Masemola without required complaint referralSouth Africa· 2026-08-11
Dylan Perumal was a senior Idac investigator who described a key witness's evidence as crucial to the allegations.
Ramsamy tells Madlanga commission Johnson held regular meetings with MchunuSouth Africa· 2026-08-05
Kubayi confirmed that Dylan Perumal has been suspended while disciplinary processes continue.
Kubayi suspends three IDAC investigators as government launches major overhaulSouth Africa· 2026-07-31
Perumal is implicated in the orchestration of investigations targeting Khumalo and Masemola.
Prosecutor turns on former Idac chiefSouth Africa· 2026-07-31
Johnson said she had been unaware that Idac senior investigator Dylan Perumal had obtained that statement.
Johnson says she was unaware that Idac investigated Political Killings Task TeamSouth Africa· 2026-07-28
Perumal had been scheduled to testify before the commission but was admitted to hospital.
Johnson defers Crime Intelligence questions to Idac senior investigatorSouth Africa· 2026-07-27