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Media Statement GAUTENG – A preservation order of R98 826,62 has been granted by the Pretoria High Court on 29 October 2024. This is as a result of a kidnapping and extortion case which was opened by a victim who was kidnapped outside his place of residence. On the evening of the 18 September 2024, the victim was forced at gunpoint, into an unknown vehicle and kidnapped outside his place of residence while opening the gate by six males. The suspects drove the victim to a veld while demanding his bank account credentials and further instructed him to increase his daily limit on his bank account. The suspects performed various transactions amounting to R252 000 and only released the victim the following night. A case was opened and later withdrawn by the victim sighting safety issues for him and his family. The matter was referred to PCSI for asset forfeiture investigation which led to the order being granted by the Pretoria High Court on Wednesday, 29 October 2024. Ends
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