Criminal record centre employee ‘deleted Scharnick’s criminal records’, court hears

Author: Iavan PijoosPublished on: September 2, 2026Country: South Africa

Crime & Law

Criminal record centre employee ‘deleted Scharnick’s criminal records’, court hears

An employee of the criminal record centre is accused of deleting Scharnick's criminal records. The court heard testimonies regarding this deletion, raising concerns about the security and integrity of judicial records. The case highlights issues surrounding the management of criminal information in South Africa.

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