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Two Gauteng police officers are among the six people the Hawks have arrested for allegedly kidnapping someone and demanding R2m for the person’s release.
The Gauteng Hawks’ serious corruption investigation team arrested people in Johannesburg on Thursday.
“Information was received from a person who was allegedly abducted by people who allegedly worked for the Hawks and were looking for the victim [for] a money laundering case, “said Hawks spokesman Col. Katlego Mogale.” It is alleged that the suspects demanded R2 million to release the victim. “
Mogale said the information was forwarded to officers at the Serious Corruption Investigation Unit in Gauteng.
The six people, ages 32 to 48, were arrested and the victim was able to positively identify the kidnappers, including a sergeant and an agent, according to the Hawks.
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They are expected to appear in court on March 23.
National Hawks Senior Lieutenant General Godfrey Lebeya praised the unit for its swift action and warned those trying to tarnish the image of the leadership to be careful.
“Members of the public should also be aware that law enforcement officials do not require any payment to do their job …” Lebeya added.
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