Atul Gupta signed affidavit while in Dubai, but unclear if he is still there
Atul Gupta was in Dubai on February 8 when he signed his affidavit to challenge the National Prosecuting Authority’s (NPA’s) forfeiture unit bid to freeze R10m in his bank account.His affidavit was signed and sworn to at the South African consulate in Dubai."I wish to state at the outset that I am currently outside SA‚" Gupta said."This affidavit is prepared in extreme haste as I was only able to give factual instruction on February 7 2018."NPA spokesperson Luvuyo Mfaku confirmed receipt of Gupta’s court papers.The Hawks are looking for both Ajay and Atul Gupta after raiding their home in Saxonwold last week. Ajay has officially been declared a fugitive.The Times of India reported that Ajay attended a wedding in India last week‚ but his whereabouts this week are unknown. Private citizens have offered a reward to find the Gupta brothers.The NPA’s Asset Forfeiture Unit (NPA) froze the R10m in question that Atul Gupta wants back. It relates to the Estina Dairy Project in Vrede‚ Free St...
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