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The Gupta Brothers' State Capture Aided by Gold Mafia in South Africa.
corruption2 years ago

The Gupta Brothers' State Capture Aided by Gold Mafia in South Africa.

Mohamed Khan, a well-known South African money launderer, was behind three companies that played a key role in the country’s state capture by the controversial Gupta brothers under former President Jacob Zuma, according to documents obtained by Al Jazeera. The three companies were identified by the Zondo Commission as conduits used for fraud and the capture of state funds by a small group of South African politicians and businessmen. The new revelation is part of Gold Mafia, a four-part investigative series into several gold smuggling and money laundering gangs operating in Southern Africa.

politics2 years ago

UAE Court Rejects South Africa's Extradition Request for Gupta Brothers

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has refused to extradite two Gupta brothers, Atul and Rajesh, to South Africa to face corruption charges. The brothers are accused of using their connections to former South African President Jacob Zuma to win government contracts and influence cabinet appointments. The legal dispute has been ongoing since 2018, with the South African government seeking the extradition of the brothers from various countries.

UAE denies South Africa's request to extradite Gupta brothers over corruption charges.
politics2 years ago

UAE denies South Africa's request to extradite Gupta brothers over corruption charges.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has dismissed South Africa's request to extradite Atul and Rajesh Gupta, who are accused of political corruption, due to the extradition request not meeting the "strict standards for legal documentation" contained in an extradition treaty ratified with South Africa in April 2021. However, the UAE said the extradition request could be resubmitted with new and additional documentation. South Africa's Justice Minister Ronald Lamola said the country would "promptly appeal" the decision. The Indian-born Gupta brothers left South Africa after Jacob Zuma was unseated in 2018.

UAE denies South Africa's extradition request for Gupta brothers.
politics2 years ago

UAE denies South Africa's extradition request for Gupta brothers.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has rejected South Africa's request for the extradition of the Gupta brothers, who are accused of political corruption. The brothers are accused of using their connections with former South African President Jacob Zuma to win contracts, influence Cabinet appointments, and siphon off state funds. The UAE court determined that it had jurisdiction on the charge of money laundering, but cancelled the arrest warrant relating to the charge of fraud and corruption. South Africa plans to appeal the decision.

South African Corruption Investigator Murdered in Shooting
crime2 years ago

South African Corruption Investigator Murdered in Shooting

Cloete Murray, a South African accountant investigating high-level corruption cases, has been shot dead along with his son. Murray was the liquidator for Bosasa, a company implicated in numerous government contract scandals, and also worked as a liquidator for firms linked to the wealthy Gupta brothers. Police will investigate if there is a link between Murray's murder and these corruption investigations.