MINISTRY OF JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONAL SERVICES REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA

06 June 2022

Ministry of Justice confirms arrest of the Guptas

The Ministry of Justice and Correctional Services confirms that it has received information from law enforcement authorities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) that fugitives of justice. namely, Rajesh and Atul Gupta have been arrested.

Discussions between various law enforcement agencies in the UAE and South Africa on the way forward are ongoing. The South African goverment will continue to co-operate with the UAE.

Statement issued by Mr Chrispin Phiri, spokesperson for the Ministry of Justice and Correctional Services, 6 June 2022