THE South African government said on Monday that law enforcement authorities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have arrested Rajesh Gupta and Atul Gupta.
In a terse statement, the Department of Justice said: “The Ministry of Justice and Correctional Services confirms that it has received information from law enforcement authorities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) that fugitives of justice, namely, Rajesh and Atul Gupta have been arrested.”
“Discussions between various law enforcement agencies in the UAE and South Africa on the way forwad are ongoing. The South African government will continue to co-operate with the UAE.”
The Gupta brothers, friends of former President Jacob Zuma, are accused in South Africa of using their relationship with Zuma to profit financially and influence senior appointments.
They have deny wrongdoing.
A report of the Commission of Inquiry into State Capture said that the Gupta brothers Zuma not only against the people of
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