By Johnathan Paoli
The Mpumalanga SAPS has confirmed the arrest of three suspects, one of whom is believed to be controversial businessman, Joe “Ferrari” Sibanyoni, by the provincial Organised Crime unit in connection with an extortion case reported in Kwaggafontein last year.
In a statement on Tuesday, provincial spokesperson Colonel Mavela Masondo said the three accused, aged between 46 and 60, were arrested in the early hours of Tuesday morning in operations in both Gauteng and Mpumalanga.
“It is alleged that the suspects demanded money from a businessman over an extended period of time until he reported the matter at Kwaggafontein Police Station. The case was referred to the SAPS Mpumalanga Organised Crime Unit for further investigation, which led to the arrests,” said.
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Police said they were are not allowed to name the suspects before they appear in court.
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