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December 09, 2024

Two alleged extortionists shoot each other over stolen money

One of the extortion suspects is still at large

Police in the Free State have arrested a suspected extortionist after he and his accomplice shot each other fighting over the money they extorted from their victim. 


FIGHTING OVER STOLEN MONEY


It's alleged that the two suspects hijacked and kidnapped their victim and his friend two weeks ago and extorted a large amount of money from him. Police spokesperson Sergeant Mahlomola Kareli said that a victim, together with his friend, was hijacked and taken to a house in section A, Botshabelo, outside Bloemfontein. "The victim was extorted of a large amount of money. He opened a case of carjacking, kidnapping, and extortion with the Selosesha police for investigation," Kareli said, adding that investigations revealed that the two suspects allegedly fought over the money and shot each other.


ONE SUSPECT ARRESTED WHILE ANOTHER REMAINS AT LARGE 


According to Kareli, on 26 November 2024, Selosesha police received information that one of the suspects was driving a white Toyota Corolla with Lesotho registration numbers, and a full description of the said suspect was provided. He was arrested on Friday for a domestic violence-related assault. "The suspect was admitted to the hospital, where he is under police guard. The remaining suspect is still at large," Kareli added. He also said that the suspect would face additional charges of carjacking, kidnapping, and extortion. The suspect will make his first appearance in the Selosesha Magistrates Court today. Provincial Police Commissioner General Babeile Motswenyane Commissioner General Babeile Motswenyane emphasised that efforts to combat extortion-related crimes are being strengthened in the province to ensure that such cases receive priority attention.

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