Former National Police Commissioner Jackie Selebi Dies At Age 65

South Africa is saddened by the death of Jackie Selebi, who is the former national police commissioner and convicted fraudster. It was reported that Jackie Selebi died in hospital on Friday morning.

Selebi was the President of African National Congress Youth League 1987-1991, and a former president of Interpol. In January 2008, Selebi was put on extended leave as national police commissioner, and resigned as president of Interpol, after he was charged with corruption in his native South Africa.

He was replaced as national commissioner in July 2009 by Bheki Cele. Selebi was found guilty of corruption on 2 July 2010, for taking bribes from convicted drug dealer Glenn Agliotti.

Selebi was released on medical parole in 2012 after he was diagnosed with kidney failure, hypertension and diabetes.

The SABC news reported , saying his death was confirmed by the ruling African National Congress,