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Apr
08
2023
By The African Mirror
UAE dismisses S.African request to extradite Gupta brothers

UAE dismisses S.African request to extradite Gupta brothers

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A United Arab Emirates court has dismissed South Africa's request to extradite Atul and Rajesh Gupta, brothers who face charges of political corruption, but the Gulf state said that the extradition request could be resubmitted. The Guptas are accused of using their connections with Jacob Zuma, president of South Africa from 2009 to 2018, to win contracts, influence cabinet appointments and siphon off state funds. Zuma and the Guptas have denied all wrongdoing. The UAE said the extradition request did not meet the "strict standards for legal documentation" contained in an extradition treaty ratified with South Africa in April 2021,…
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Jun
10
2021
By The African Mirror
Boost for SA’s hunt for the Guptas

Boost for SA’s hunt for the Guptas

NEWS
THE United Arab Emirates has ratified a 2018 extradition treaty with South Africa, its embassy in Pretoria said on Wednesday, a move that President Cyril Ramaphosa's government hopes will lead to the return of the Gupta brothers to face corruption charges. South Africa signed the treaty with the UAE in late 2018, part of Ramaphosa's effort to crack down on those accused of corruption and influence peddling under his predecessor, Jacob Zuma. It was ratified in April, UAE's embassy said in a statement. The Gupta brothers - Atul, Ajay and Rajesh Gupta - are accused of using connections with Zuma…
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Jun
08
2021
By The African Mirror
Gupta ally, Sharma refused bail

Gupta ally, Sharma refused bail

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AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER IQBAL Sharma, the businessman with strong ties to the Gupta family was today denied bail and will remain in custody until his next appearance. Magistrate Estelle de Lange ruled that it was in the interest of justice that Sharma, who is facing charges of fraud and money laundering, should remain in jail. De Lange said if convicted, Sharma, a first time offender, faced a 15 year jail sentence for one of the charges he faces. Ahead of the Magistrate’s verdict, State prosecutor Peter Serunya argued that Sharma would not stand trial if released on bail. Serunya argued…
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