Midrand Kidnapping “Mastermind” Arrested With Wife, Girlfriend and 2 Others for Holding Businessman to Ransom

• The man allegedly behind the kidnapping of a businessman in Midrand has been arrested by the police
• The man was nabbed with four other suspects, including his wife and girlfriend and two other unidentified people
• Two vehicles that were used to kidnap the businessman, a Toyota Corolla and a Toyota Quantum were seized during the multidisciplinary operation

JOHANNESBURG - Police are confident that they bagged the man who pulled the strings in the kidnapping of a businessman in Midrand on 18 January.

The alleged mastermind, who is believed to be a foreign national, was arrested alongside his wife, girlfriend and two others were arrested at properties in Pretoria and Johannesburg on Tuesday, 31 January.

The alleged kidnapping gang demanded ransom from family members and other business people associated with the victim, EWN reported.

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According to National police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe suspects' arrests were a result of a multidisciplinary team which was led by the National Anti-Kidnapping Task Team.

The vehicles which were allegedly used in the commission of the Kidnapping, a Toyota Corolla and a Toyota Quantum were seized during the bust. The task team also seized several phones and sim cards, News24 reported.

According to Mathe, at least 124 people connected to kidnappings across the country have been arrested with 81 still in police custody.

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Constable Lindokuhle Sikhakhane pleaded guilty to the murders of Samukelisiwe Mtshali and Sandile Nene in the Pietermaritzburg High Court on Monday, 30 January.

Sikhakhane detailed what led to the double murders in his plea statement to the court. The police constable allegedly suspected his fiancée, Mtshali, of cheating when she decided to go home on 6 January on the pretence of being ill, then refused to answer his calls.

Source: Briefly News