The Czech fugitive is convicted in a case that is linked to a botched drug deal Radovan Krejcir — PICTURE: MOELETSI MABECzech fugitive Radovan Krejcir has been convicted of kidnapping and attempted murder in a case that is linked to a botched drug deal.The victim‚ Bhekithemba Lukhele‚ is the brother of a man who allegedly duped Krejcir out of R70 000 and a multimillion-rand shipment of illegal methamphetamine drugs (tik).His assault‚ the state asserted‚ was a bid to draw out Lukhele’s brother‚ Doctor Nkosi‚ a supervisor at Swissport Cargo Services at OR Tambo International Airport.Nkosi‚ a section 204 state witness‚ is in protective custody.During the trial‚ he told the court how he was approached to ensure a bag allegedly filled with drugs reached Australia. He said he was paid R6 500 for two trial runs to send bags to Australia in 2012. Both failed. When he realised he was “involved in dangerous things”‚ he demanded R250 000.Nkosi said he agreed to a third attempt to send the bag ...
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