SA cops raid properties of Zuma allies, three arrested


FE Team | Published: February 14, 2018 15:26:09 | Updated: February 16, 2018 20:07:08


Police raid the home of the Gupta family, friends of President Jacob Zuma, in Johannesburg, South Africa, February 14, 2018. (REUTERS)

South African elite police unit Hawks has raided properties including the family compound of the Gupta brothers, businessmen friends of President Jacob Zuma.

News agency Reuters reports quoting spokesman Hangwani Mulaudzi that already three people have been arrested and two other suspects are expected to hand themselves.

The unit launched several drives Wednesday on various properties in Johannesburg as part of a wider corruption probe.

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