The Justice Ministry intends to appeal the United Arab Emirates authorities’ decision to deny South Africa’s extradition request for Rajesh and Atul Gupta. UAE GuptaBrothers Gupta
Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Ronald Lamola briefing media
Justice Minister, Ronald Lamola, has expressed his department’s intent to appeal the United Arab Emirates authorities’ decision, to denyThe brothers were understood to have been in custody in a Dubai prison following last year’s high-profile arrest.Gupta family members and associates are accused of fraudulent activities and state capture corruption. Speaking during a media briefing, Lamola says the UAE concluded the extradition hearing in February.
“We still intend to engage with our counterparts in the UAE, as requested in March, to ensure that the decision of the court is promptly appealed, as well as devise other mechanisms to deal with the matter. But also, that discussion must enhance the level of cooperation between the two nations to preserve the integrity of our bilateral relations. This request is based on an Extradition Treaty and an agreement between the two countries, which we believe must be honoured,” says Lamola.
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