Durban businessman's kidnapping suspects nabbed
KwaZulu-Natal police have arrested two suspects linked to the kidnapping of a Durban businessman this past weekend.
Investigators say he was taken from his business premises in Reservoir Hills and cash was stolen from the store.
Police spokesperson Nqobile Gwala says his wife became worried when he didn't come home on Friday night.
"It is alleged by the complainant that on 4 March 2022 at 22:30, her husband did not arrive home and when she phoned him, she sensed that he was in trouble.
"Suddenly, the phone was taken from him by an unknown male who demanded a ransom of R1 million so that the victim will be released. Charges of kidnapping and extortion were opened for investigation at Westville SAPS."
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Gwala says while a task team worked to locate him the businessman managed to escape and made his way to the police station in Taylors Halt, near Pietermaritzburg.
"Information was followed up after it was found that the victim was held at a house at KwaDindi in Taylors Halt. Two suspects aged 27 and 32 were placed under arrest after they were found in possession of two firearms and ammunition.
"While he was held captive, the suspects withdrew more cash from his credit card."
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