Crime Intelligence slush fund in the spotlightHlungwani told MPs on Wednesday that he believed he was forced out of Crime Intelligence in 2024 because he was an “obstacle” and stood in the way of those seeking access to the division’s secret service account, commonly referred to as the slush fund. He previously served as the section head of finance and administration services within Crime Intelligence and was responsible for overseeing transactions linked to the account. Nomvalo pointed out that criminal charges had been laid against Hlungwani by former acting head of the Crime Intelligence secret fund, Obed Nemutanzhela, in September 2017. He warned that the weakening of Crime Intelligence had serious consequences for national security. “I believe there is an effort to cripple Crime Intelligence so that organised crime can flourish in this country.”NOW READ: Khumalo claims his arrest over alleged Crime Intelligence corruption and fraud is labour-related issue