Western Cape police chief Arno Lamoer's penchant for snappy clothes from Markhams and Truworths could lead to him wearing an orange prison uniform. Payment of clothing accounts, car hire and a stay at a George guesthouse are among the gifts Lamoer - a lieutenant-general - allegedly received from a Cape Town businessman in exchange for special favours.Lamoer and three other senior officers were charged with multiple counts of racketeering, corruption and fraud in the Goodwood Magistrate's Court on Friday.But no internal action has yet been taken against national police commissioner General Riah Phiyega, who allegedly tipped Lamoer off about the Hawks investigation into him.The Independent Police Investigative Directorate investigated Phiyega's role in the matter in 2013 and referred it to the National Prosecuting Authority, which recommended the matter be handled internally.Musa Zondi, spokesman for Police Minister Nathi Nhleko, said yesterday that the minister had received two legal opinions on what steps he could take against Phiyega."The minister will act when he is ready to," said Zondi.He would not say what kind of disciplinary action had been recommended.While Lamoer allegedly received gifts valued at about R75000, two of his co-accused, Brigadier Kolindren Govender and his wife, Brigadier Logambal Govender - the commanders of Cape Town Central and Bellville police stations respectively - are accused of benefiting to the tune of about R1.5-million. The money was allegedly spent on pool maintenance, car rental, petrol, flights, and a car for their daughter.The fourth accused, Bellville cluster commander Brigadier Darius van der Ross, is accused of receiving benefits worth about R7000.The gifts are alleged to have been provided by Cape Town businessman Salim Dawjee, who himself faces charges of racketeering, fraud, corruption and contravening the Firearms Control Act.According to the charge sheet against Lamoer and his co-accused, they failed to declare Dawjee's gifts as required by their terms of employment."[Dawjee] had no official position within the South African Police Service," the charge sheet says. "Nevertheless, [Dawjee] was apparently interested in ensuring efficient service from the SAPS, as he saw fit, on his terms and for his private benefit, in any matter in which he considered that he or others whom he sought to assist, should receive specialised SAPS service, dedicated to his needs," it says."Accordingly, he required that SAPS officials whom he interacted with should perform their duties as he, and not they, saw fit."Hawks spokesman Brigadier Hangwani Mulaudzi said the alleged crimes involved a total of more than R2.5-million. According to the prosecution, the four face up to 15 years in jail if convicted."Lieutenant-General Lamoer is facing eight counts of corruption in that he allegedly received money in his bank account, [and] had his clothing accounts together with certain holiday accommodation paid by Dawjee," Mulaudzi said."He also allegedly had his private vehicle repaired by Dawjee in exchange of illegal favours ... [and] faces two counts relating to being part of a criminal syndicate."Dawjee allegedly used the accounts of his two companies, Towbars Cape CC and Towbars King CC, to funnel the money to the police officers. Dawjee's son Zamir, who is CEO of the two companies, has also been charged.Charges against Dawjee include offering bribes to several police officers, including R5000 to a Warrant Officer Ainslee to "agree that the court should set aside bail for his friend AI Jamal".He also "attempted to bribe a Colonel Hiranwanlala" in return for the release of a car that had been seized by police.Lamoer and the three brigadiers would soon be ordered to appear before an internal disciplinary panel, Phiyega's spokesman, Lieutenant-General Solomon Makgale, said. "While the criminal processes are unfolding, so will the process in terms of the SAPS disciplinary code. Further announcements will be made in due course."The matter was postponed to June 12 for further investigation. All the accused are on bail of R5000 except Zamir, who was allowed out on warning.nombembep@sundaytimes.co.za, shobas@sundaytimes.co.za..