Gupta Brothers’ Arrest in India Spark Confusion in South Africa
- Many South Africans were left confused about the identity of the Gupta brothers arrested in India for abetment of suicide
- Ajay and Anil Gupta were detained after being linked to the death of a prominent builder in Dehradun
- The Justice Department confirmed that the country was searching for Rajesh and Atul and not the Guptas in custody
Zingisa Chirwa is an experienced Briefly News journalist based in Johannesburg, South Africa, who has covered crime and current affairs on the radio for over 15 years.
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Many netizens have been confused by the identity of the two Gupta men who were arrested in India. Some social media users wondered if Ajay and Anil were part of the Gupta brothers wanted for State Capture offences in the country.
Gupta brothers face charges in India
Indian authorities reportedly linked Ajay and Anil Gupta to the death of a prominent builder in Dehradun on 24 May 2024. According to The Times of India, the pair face charges of abetment of suicide after a suicide note penned by Satinder Singh Sawhney named them. The 52-year-old reportedly jumped off the terrace of a seven-storey apartment.
Justice Minister Ronald Lamola told News24 that while Gupta family members were arrested in India, they were not the ones South Africa issued an arrest warrant for.
Department’s Chrispin Phiri also informed the publication that officials were aware of the Gupta’s alleged arrest:
“Our arrest warrants were for Rajesh and Atul Gupta. Nevertheless, formal processes are underway through the High Commissioner in India to verify and for possible engagement.”
South Africans puzzled by arrested Gupta brothers’ identity
Many netizens debated if Ajay and Anil Gupta were the brothers implicated in State Capture who evaded arrest in South Africa.
@NtlatlapaBokang said:
“Hope our Brics brothers will come to the party.”
@nordienmn added:
"You gota be kidding me?!! "
@Ziphelele_Ncube pointed out:
“Stop lying. It is not Ajay Hawu. He confirmed that it's not those who are arrested in SA.”
@Thabo_Ramphisa commented:
“Hai nonsense they failed long time ago.”
@visse_ss said:
“Lies”
Thuli Madonsela urges South Africans to reject Jacob Zuma over Gupta ties
Briefly News reported that Former Public Protector Thuli Madonsela called on South Africans not to vote corrupt officials back into power.
Mandosela asked citizens to be wise as they headed to the polls and considered the corruption scandals linked to the candidate.
She affirmed that if the likes of former president Jacob Zuma were to be brought back to public office, they would bring the country to total collapse.
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