Gupta family’s construction of a mansion in Dubai underscores the need for an investigation, DA tells Parliament CALLS for wider probes into the Gupta family have refused to die, with DA finance spokesman David Maynier now saying it is incumbent on the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) to investigate allegations that the family shipped money out of the country.In response to Mr Maynier’s speech in the National Assembly on the Financial Intelligence Centre Amendment Bill, Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan said the law prohibited the FIC or him from disclosing who was being investigated. But he gave the absolute assurance that the authorities "will do what is required by the law without fear or favour".Gordhan stressed the need to tighten illicit financial transactions and protect the integrity of SA’s financial system.Maynier said the Guptas had reportedly constructed a R445m mansion in Dubai which reinforced the need for the FIC to investigate whether they took money and other asset...
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