The National Prosecuting Authority Johannersburg has asked Interpol to issue a Red Notice against Indian-origin businessmen Atul and Rajesh Gupta, their wives and business associates
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The NPA has asked Interpol to assist in arresting Rajesh Gupta and Atul Gupta, as well as their wives so they can be charged for fraud and money laundering.
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Gaopalelwe Phalaetsile
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Gupta associate and alleged fixers Salim Essa, Iqbal Sharma and three others appeared in the Bloemfontein Magistrate’s Court on Thursday on charges of fraud totalling R24 million.
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The Investigating Directorate (ID) says the money was paid by the Free State Department of Agriculture to Nulane Investment a company owned by Sharma and then diverted to Islandsite Investments a company owned by the Gupta.
These were monies earmarked for rural development in the province which included the Verde Dairy farm project.