The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) says it has opened a criminal case following allegations that a voter registration officer registered voters who were not physically present. According to the IEC, the officer is allegedly seen handling multiple identity documents and completing voter registrations for individuals who allegedly did not attend the registration at a voting station.
The IEC characterises the matter as potentially involving “ghost voters”, where registrations are made without the required physical presence of the registrants. The commission says the case is being pursued through the criminal justice system. The IEC statement does not outline additional details in the provided report, such as the number of identity documents involved, the locations or dates of the alleged incidents, or any further actions taken against the individual beyond initiating criminal proceedings.
Overall, the IEC’s announcement focuses on the allegation that the registration process was improperly carried out and that this conduct prompted the opening of a criminal investigation.
