In a twist to the ongoing saga surrounding the Gupta brothers, two members of the controversial family, Ajay and Anil Gupta, have been apprehended in India.
However, contrary to expectations, these arrests do not involve the individuals South Africa has been vigorously seeking to extradite from the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The confusion arose when Minister of Justice and Correctional Services Ronald Lamola clarified that the Guptas detained in India were not the same individuals subject to extradition proceedings in South Africa.
Lamola emphasized that the sought-after figures are Atul and Rajesh Gupta, wanted in connection with State Capture allegations within South Africa.
Ajay and Anil Gupta find themselves entangled in legal proceedings in India due to their alleged involvement in the tragic demise of a prominent builder, Satyendra Singh Sahni.
The builder’s suicide note, addressed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, implicated the duo in a campaign of intimidation and financial harassment leading up to Sahni’s untimely death.
The Department of Justice in South Africa has pledged to engage with Indian officials following these recent arrests, indicating a keen interest in the developments surrounding the Gupta family.
Despite the attention on Ajay and Anil Gupta, the Interpol red notice remains in effect for Atul and Rajesh Gupta.
The brothers were detained by Dubai police last year after Interpol flagged them as wanted individuals linked to the alleged looting of billions tied to State Capture in South Africa.
Efforts to extradite Atul and Rajesh Gupta faced a setback when the UAE cited deficiencies in the legal documentation provided by South Africa, resulting in their release.
The arrest of Ajay and Anil Gupta in India adds another layer of complexity to the ongoing legal battles involving the Gupta family.
While South Africa continues its pursuit of Atul and Rajesh Gupta, the circumstances surrounding the arrests in India underscore the far-reaching implications of the Gupta saga, both domestically and internationally.
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