Staff Reporter
Senior Crime Intelligence official Major General Feroz Khan and Gauteng Hawks head Major General Ebrahim Kadwa have been arrested for alleged illegal dealing and unlawful possession of precious metals.
SAPS confirmed the arrest of two senior officers and a civilian, but did not name the officers in a statement issued on Sunday.
News24, citing two sources close to the investigation, identified them as Khan and Kadwa.
“The South African Police Service (SAPS) confirms the arrest of two senior officers and a civilian allegedly linked to the illegal dealing and unlawful possession of precious metals following an intensive investigation by the Gauteng Counter Intelligence Operations (GCI-OPS),” Brigadier Athlenda Mathe said.
She said the suspects were arrested after investigations into “allegations of illicit precious metals transactions, corruption and related offences.”
The arrests were made over the weekend after investigators executed a J50 warrant of arrest.
“These arrests form part of
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