Eight arrested in Hawks-NPA state capture probe, five still on the loose
Two people are being sought in SA — one of them may be Atul Gupta — and three are believed to be outside SA, the police ministry says
Eight people have been arrested by the Hawks in relation to the Hawks and National Prosecuting Authority’s (NPA’s) state capture investigation, after 13 warrants of arrest were served, the police ministry said on Thursday. "Two of the suspects are still being sought while three (two of Indian nativity and one of Chinese nativity) are believed to be outside the republic and assistance on them will be sought," the ministry said. Business Day understands that one of the suspects the Hawks are looking for is Atul Gupta.Seven of the arrested were appearing in the Bloemfontein Magistrate’s Court on Thursday in relation to the Vrede dairy farm project. Police Minister Fikile Mbalula has directed the acting head of the Hawks to make sure all 10 suspects appear in court on Thursday. Some of the suspects were arrested while others handed themselves in. The ministry said it would soon name the two suspects being sought in SA.Mbalula said because of the sensitivity and seriousness of these matt...
Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
Subscribe now to unlock this article.
Support BusinessLIVE’s award-winning journalism for R129 per month (digital access only).
There’s never been a more important time to support independent journalism in SA. Our subscription packages now offer an ad-free experience for readers.
Cancel anytime.
Questions? Email helpdesk@businesslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00. Got a subscription voucher? Redeem it now.