Cape Town – South African police have arrested four suspects in connection with the kidnapping of an Indian businessman.
The businessman was kidnapped shortly after touching down at the OR Tambo International Airport on Friday, January 20 and a ransom demand was made to the family, police said.
According to police spokesperson, Colonel Athlenda Mathe a multi-disciplinary team traced the suspect to the Fordsburg area on Tuesday.
Mathe said preliminary investigations indicated that the victim was lured to South Africa by a syndicate posing as businessmen.
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“A multidisciplinary team consisting of various expertise within the SAPS was established. Four cell phones, including the one used to communicate with the family, were seized, as well as the victim’s watch and driver’s licence found in their possession.
“One firearm and several SIM cards were also seized. A substantial amount of money was also seized, which is believed to be ransom payments.” said Mathe in a statement.
Suspects will appear at the Kempton Park Magistrates court on Thursday, January 26, on kidnapping and extortion charges.
Police said the victim was safe and receiving counselling.
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Compiled by Olwethu Mpeshe
