Rajesh and Atul Gupta, wanted in South Africa for their alleged involvement in a massive corruption scheme, are awaiting extradition after being arrested in the United Arab Emirates
The Guptas are deeply implicated in corruption allegations during the tenure of former South African president Jacob Zuma. The brothers and their families left South Africa for the UAE when Zuma resigned in 2018.Dubai police confirmed on Tuesday that they arrested the pair on June 2, calling them"among South Africa's most wanted suspects."Atul Gupta pictured on September 27, 2010, in Johannesburg, South Africa.
"Details of alleged corruption were first revealed in November 2016, when a 355-page"State of Capture" report was published by South Africa's Public Protector.It contains allegations, and in some instances evidence, of cronyism, questionable business deals and ministerial appointments, and other possible large-scale corruption at the very top of government.
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