Four suspects, including the wife of Pretoria businessman Baboo “Kaytex” Ashraf Kader, appeared in court on Tuesday, facing charges related to his recent kidnapping.
Story Summary: TL;DR
- Four suspects, including businessman Baboo “Kaytex” Kader’s wife, Fatima Ismail, appeared in court after Kader’s kidnapping.
- Police arrested a fifth suspect on the West Rand, seizing an illegal firearm and linking him to ransom payments.
- Investigators allege Ismail masterminded the abduction while feigning her own kidnapping.
Four suspects appear in court for Baboo “Kaytex” Kader kidnapping
Kader, who was abducted on Sunday, was rescued by police in a dramatic operation that uncovered shocking allegations.
Fatima Ismail, Kader’s wife, is alleged to be the mastermind behind the crime.
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Ismail, who was also reportedly “kidnapped” during the incident, has been accused of orchestrating the abduction and manipulating ransom payments.
Police revealed that Ismail, 47, acted in concert with her three co-accused, all of whom have been remanded in custody.
New arrest in West Rand linked to ransom payments
In a significant development, police arrested a fifth suspect on the West Rand.
According to investigators, money from the ransom was transferred to this individual, further tying him to the crime.
Law enforcement officials also seized an illegal firearm in connection with the case, which is now undergoing forensic examination.
The suspects are charged with kidnapping, extortion, and possession of illegal firearms, with more charges potentially being added as investigations continue.
The case has sent shockwaves through Pretoria’s community, with the involvement of Kader’s wife raising eyebrows.
Police are still piecing together how Ismail allegedly orchestrated the events leading to her husband’s abduction while feigning her own kidnapping to mislead authorities.
Authorities have praised the swift action of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, which successfully tracked Kader to a safe house in Mamelodi.
Their efforts uncovered crucial evidence leading to the arrests.
The suspects are expected to appear again in court next week as investigations intensify. Police have hinted that more arrests could follow as they continue to unravel the alleged conspiracy behind Kader’s abduction.
Kader, who was reportedly shaken but unharmed, is now under police protection as the case unfolds.
