Durban businessman Tariq Downes, Crime Intelligence head Major-General Feroz Khan and Gauteng Hawks head Major General Ebrahim Kadwa.
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DURBAN businessman Tariq Downes, Crime Intelligence head Major-General Feroz Khan and Gauteng Hawks head Major General Ebrahim Kadwa, have been granted bail following their arrests for their alleged involvement in a corruption scandal linked to illicit precious metals.
The men appeared in the Kempton Park Magistrate’s Court on Monday, where they were each released on R20 000 bail, IOL reported.
The matter has adjourned to June 14.
Police said their arrests followed an investigation into alleged illicit precious metals transactions, corruption and related offences.
“The arrests were effected over the weekend by the team who executed a J50 warrant of arrest,” police said in a statement.
Kadwa was arrested on Saturday, while Khan was taken into custody on Sunday after law enforcement officers raided his apartment in Houghton, Johannesburg.
The arrests placed renewed attention on long-standing allegations against Khan, who has previously been accused of political interference and corruption.
During testimony before the Madlanga Commission and Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee, KZN Police Commissioner Lt-Gen. Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi described Khan as a “political fixer” who allegedly received protection from senior politicians.
Mkhwanazi also claimed former police minister Bheki Cele pressured him in 2021 to shield Khan during investigations linked to a major drug bust.
Khan was previously accused of defeating the ends of justice and bringing the SAPS into disrepute after allegedly interfering in the investigation when officers reportedly attempted to steal seized narcotics.