Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India – May 27, 2024: In a dramatic turn of events, Dehradun police arrested Ajay and Anil Gupta on May 25th. The brothers, facing accusations of a multi-billion rand corruption scandal in South Africa, were apprehended at their Dehradun residence.
South African authorities had been chasing the Guptas for years. Ajay, the eldest, is suspected of masterminding the elaborate schemes. These schemes allegedly involved manipulating government contracts and influencing decisions for personal gain. Their brothers, Atul and Rajesh, were arrested in Dubai last year facing similar charges.
The recent arrest was triggered by a suicide note left by Dehradun builder Satinder Singh Sahni. Sahni died by jumping from a building. The note reportedly accused the Guptas of blackmail and threats related to construction projects, potentially driving him to take his own life. While the extent of their involvement is unclear, the note provided enough evidence for the arrest.
The Guptas are expected in court soon. This arrest is a major win for South Africa’s pursuit of justice and potentially recovering lost funds. However, it remains to be seen if Ajay and Anil will be extradited to face trial for the larger corruption charges in South Africa.
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