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Media Statement GAUTENG – Two Pakistani Nationals, Hamad Nawaz (44), and Abdul Zahaid (55), appeared in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 29 July 2024, following their arrest on Friday, 26 July 2024, by the Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime Investigation accompanied by Metro police k9 unit. The team acted on intelligence regarding a consignment of various brands of expensive cell phones that were reportedly being sold on the black market at China Mall in Fordsburg. The said cell phones valued at approximately R5.5 million are said to be not registered under Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA). They are suspected to have been shipped into the country illegally. The accused were arrested at a shop in China Mall after the consignment was found hidden in the ceiling together with cash amounting to over R540 000.
Both males have been charged in terms of Contravention of the Icasa Act as well as Label Regulations Act. Further charges are to be explored as investigation continue. The case has been adjourned until Tuesday, 06 August 2024 for a bail application.
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