Hardy matter suspect (former Crime Intelligence officer)

Hardy, a former Crime Intelligence officer, surfaced in the commission’s proceedings as a suspect in a matter linked to the Secret Services Account. During cross-examination, Advocate Sello SC highlighted that, on the facts as presented, Hardy was not complicit in the crime described in the charge sheet. The testimony raised questions about the circumstances surrounding his involvement and the broader handling of the intelligence slush fund, though the record does not clarify the precise nature of the allegations or the outcome of any inquiry into his conduct.