Members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) rescued a kidnapped Pakistani businessman and arrested a 46 – year- old female kidnapper for murder and kidnapping in Sebokeng on Monday, 23 December.
According to a preliminary report, three african males driving a BMW X5 kidnapped the businessman in Lenasia just over two months ago. Ransom was immediately demanded for the release of the kidnapped victim.
Following extensive investigation, the SAPS’ Kidnapping Team joined by members from Crime Intelligence, Gauteng Hostage and Negotiation team, Germiston Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks), Sedibeng Search and Rescue, SAPS Lenasia and SAPS Evaton operationalised information they obtained on the location of the suspects in Sebokeng.
A search of the identified property led the team to find the victim in one of the rooms. The body of an unidentified african male was also found at this premises. A female suspect was subsequently arrested at the scene.
Police also recovered two cellphones from the scene which will form part of further investigations; more arrests are expected.
Communities are urged to immediately report to their nearest police station or call the SAPS Crime Stop hotline number 08600 10111 if any of their relatives or friends fall victim to kidnappers.
