’Fake’ Hawks officers arrested for kidnapping, demanding R2m ransom

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Four people who lied about working for the Hawks together with two police officers have been arrested for allegedly kidnapping a man and demanding R2m ransom.

Johannesburg - Six people, including two police officers, have been arrested in Johannesburg by the Hawks Serious Corruption Investigation Unit for kidnapping and extortion.

Mogale said information was received of a person who was allegedly kidnapped by people who purported that they worked for the Hawks. The suspects are alleged to have demanded R2-million in order to release the victim.

 

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