Warrant of arrest issued for wanted extortion suspect and armed ‘Mjinja’ aka ‘Putin’

Media Statement
South African Police Service
Office of the Provincial Commissioner KwaZulu-Natal
 

DURBAN – Police in KwaZulu-Natal are seeking the assistance of community members in locating Linda Hlengwa who is wanted in connection with cases of illegal possession of a firearm and illegal possession of ammunition.

Hlengwa was arrested on 20 July 2020 after he was found in possession of a firearm and ammunition on Ukuthula Street at St Wendolins in Mariannhill and was released from custody pending ballistic results. Since then he has ignored summons to appear in court to face his charges.

Hlengwa, who also goes by the name ‘Mjinja’ or ‘Putin’ is also wanted in connection with a string of extortion cases in which he is allegedly terrorising business people in and around the Mariannhill area. Hlengwa’s Warrant of Arrest was issued by the Pinetown Magistrate’s Court on 9 September 2024.

Police are appealing to anyone who might have information about the whereabouts of Linda Hlengwa to contact Investigating Officer Sgt Gwala on 079 889 9733 or make use of the crime stop number 08600 10111.

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