SAPS searches for kidnapped eMalahleni businessman
A provincial police spokesperson said some suspects in balaclavas forced a businessman into a vehicle and made off with him towards Kriel.
The Mpumalanga police are looking for an eMalahleni businessman, Mahesh Singh, who was reportedly kidnapped in Corridor Hill Business sector on Wednesday morning, January 10, after having received a call on Tuesday, informing him about an electrical fault at his business.
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A provincial police spokesperson, Colonel Donald Mdhluli, said, “According to information from a family member, Singh received a call from an unknown person who identified himself as a technician from eMalahleni Local Municipality who was assigned to check an electrical fault at his business. The victim is said to have taken heed to the so-called ‘appointment’ and went to the business site that following morning. According to further obtained information, a group of about three suspects reportedly came in a grey Ford Kuga at about 08:20. The registration number of their vehicle seems to have been cloned.”
Mdhluli said only two men, who were armed and wearing balaclavas, reportedly alighted from the vehicle.
“The suspects forced Singh into their vehicle, then drove towards Kriel, leaving behind Singh’s vehicle. Along the way, the suspects reportedly dropped the victim’s cellphone, which has been recovered.”
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He said the police are currently trying to locate Singh. An appeal is made to anyone who might have information about the suspects to come forwards.
“They can contact Detective Sergeant Master Patel on 072 025 1395 or call the Crime Stop number on 086000 10111. Alternatively, send the information via the My SAPS app. All received information will be treated as confidential and callers may opt to remain anonymous,” said Mdhluli.
