Four kidnappers arrested in Evaton for kidnapping 55-year-old Pakistani businessman

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Two South Africans and two Pakistani nationals, were arrested in different locations in Gauteng on Thursday for kidnapping a 55-year-old Pakistani businessman.

This follows an intelligence-led operation which saw men and women in blue seizing an illegal firearm and a vehicle during this operation.

According to a preliminary report, the victim was kidnapped in Graaff-Reinet, Eastern Cape earlier last month by an unknown group of individuals who introduced themselves to the victim as immigration officials.

Gauteng police spokesperson Lt Col Amanda van Wyk revealed that the victim allegedly accompanied these individuals to the nearest police station, but never returned home.

“The victim’s family subsequently reported the kidnapping to the police after the kidnappers had allegedly demanded a ransom for the release of the victim.

“Intelligence led a multi-disciplinary team to arrest a kidnapper in Killarney; an unlicensed firearm was also seized. This suspect led the team to the location of the victim in Evaton where two more kidnappers were arrested,” she explained.

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van Wyk said further investigation resulted in the arrest of a fourth kidnapper in Benoni. A vehicle which was used in the commission of the crime was also seized.

The four suspects are expected to appear before a magistrates’ court soon, while further investigations continue.