UAE court dismisses S Africa request to extradite Gupta brothers | News

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The Guptas, arrested in the UAE in 2022, are accused of siphoning state funds using connections with ex-President Zuma.

A United Arab Emirates court has dismissed South Africa’s request to extradite Atul and Rajesh Gupta, brothers who face charges of political corruption, Justice Minister Ronald Lamola said on Friday.

The Indian brothers, arrested in the UAE in June 2022, are accused of using their connections with Jacob Zuma, president of South Africa from 2009 to 2018, to win contracts, influence cabinet appointments and siphon off state funds. Zuma and the Guptas have denied all…



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