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.
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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.
#Hawks descend on #Bedfordview property following #Saxonwold raid. “The operation is in respect of the Vrede Farm investigations.”https://t.co/p3pmZg3LSN #Gupta
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