The dumb criminal (a man) who was detained for bribing a prosecutor in South Africa had previously been released on bail for bribing a police officer, The Citizen reports.
When the individual made his second effort to bribe someone, he had recently been charged with bribery and had just been released on bond.
A bold suspect who had been previously released on bail for attempting to bribe a police officer was again caught for the very same crime, this time in Bloemfontein for attempting to bribe a public prosecutor. The suspect was arrested for the very same offense for the second time.
On Monday, February 20, 2023, the suspect went up to a prosecutor and urged them to “make a case against them go away.” The occurrence took place on that day.
The suspect was initially facing charges of corruption and had previously been released on bail after being arrested for handing money to a police officer in an attempt to get a friend who was detained released. The friend had been arrested for handing money to a police officer in an attempt to get their friend released.
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Not the first time “dumb criminal” tried to bribe a law officer
An investigation was begun after the prosecutor reported that an effort had been made to bribe him, by the dumb criminal, and the suspect was detained for the second time after he was caught offering a bribe to the prosecutor. The accused person, who is 40 years old, has been taken into custody and is scheduled to make an appearance in the Bloemfontein Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, February 22, 2023.
Are all criminals as dumb as this criminal?
It is a common misconception that criminals are dumb. In reality, criminal behavior can be exhibited by people of all intelligence levels, from those with low IQs to those with high IQs. The reasons why someone engages in criminal behavior can be complex and varied and may include factors such as socioeconomic status, mental health issues, substance abuse, or a lack of opportunities or resources.
It’s also worth noting that many criminals are not caught or punished for their crimes, which can create the impression that all criminals are “dumb criminals” or easily caught. In reality, some criminals are quite skilled at avoiding detection and prosecution and may engage in elaborate schemes or use sophisticated techniques to commit their crimes.
In short, criminal behavior is not necessarily linked to intelligence, and it is important to avoid stereotyping individuals based on their behavior or actions.
