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Three arrested in Gupta raids to appear in Bloemfontein court

Hawks executed a raid at the Bedfordview property following this morning’s raid at the Gupta compound in Saxonwold.

It is expected that the three persons arrested earlier today during operations carried out by the Hawks at Gauteng properties will appear in court in Bloemfontein tomorrow.

Information shared on social media indicates that the Hawks executed a raid at a Bedfordview property, at the corner of Kings and Van Buuren roads, following this morning’s raid at the Gupta compound in Saxonwold.

Also read: Hawks descend on Bedfordview property as part of Gupta raids

Also read: Hawks raid Gupta compound in Saxonwold 

The SAPS stated that the Hawks’ Serious Corruption Crime Unit conducted operations at various addresses in Gauteng.

“The operation is in respect of the Vrede Farm investigations. So far three people have been arrested and two other suspects are expected to hand themselves over to the Hawks. Operations are still ongoing and further details will be made available at a later stage.”

More to follow.


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Marietta Lombard

Editor-in-Chief of Caxton Joburg Metro with 26 years' experience in the community newspaper industry. I serve as Gauteng Director and deputy executive director of the Forum of Community Journalists and I am a press representative of the Press Council SA.

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