South Africa's police chief appeared in court today in a corruption case and had his hearing was adjourned until June.
National Police Commissioner Jackie Selebi was ordered by the magistrate to return to the court on June 26th, when he is expected to face charges of corruption, fraud, money laundering and racketeering.
The case stems from Mr Selebi's relationship with Glenn Agliotti, a convicted drug smuggler accused of playing a role in the 2005 murder of a South African mining magnate. Prosecutors accuse Mr Selebi of receiving payments from Agliotti.
The police chief is among a number of high-profile officials ensnared in corruption investigations, which have drawn accusations of high-level political manipulation and stoked investor worries about political instability.
South Africa's National Prosecuting Authority said it was possible that Mr Selebi, who is a political ally of President Thabo Mbeki and was president of Interpol until he resigned last month, could face additional charges.
Mr Selebi failed in earlier efforts to get courts to stop the investigation.
Among other top officials caught in corruption investigations is Jacob Zuma, the new leader of the ruling African National Congress. He is due to go on trial in August on separate corruption-related charges.