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Arrested top cops linked to illicit precious metals deal

Sowetan · · 603 words · By Herman Moloi
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14 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.

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“The weekend arrests of Feroz Khan, head of crime counter-intelligence, and Gauteng Hawks head Maj-Gen Ebrahim Kadwa are linked to their alleged interference with the arrest of a Durban-based businessman in 2021.”
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While web results confirm the arrests of Ebrahim Kadwa and Feroz Khan, the specific link to interference with a 2021 Durban businessman's arrest is not explicitly detailed across multiple independent sources in the provided evidence; only the general context of their arrests is mentioned.
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web search NEUTRAL — Ebrahim Kadwa, Feroz Khan Court Appearance Expected On Monday. The suspects are expected to appear before the Kempton Park Magistrate’s Court on Monday.
https://surgezirc.co.za/news/gauteng-hawks-boss-ebrahim-kadw…
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web search NEUTRAL — Gauteng Hawks head Major-General Ebrahim Kadwa (Thulani Mbele).Both Hawks teams arrived at the scene at the same time, the commission heard. Two members of the serious organised crime team and Maj-Gen…
https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2025-11-25-maj…
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“in May 2021 law enforcement officers were called to OR Tambo International Airport where a suspect − Tariq Downes, 46 − was allegedly found in possession of precious metals which he hid inside his Gucci sling bag”
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The provided web results mention arrests at OR Tambo for smuggling gold, but none mention a person named Tariq Downes or a Gucci bag in May 2021.
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web search NEUTRAL — or tambo airport food and drink.OR Tambo International Airport location and directions map and an airport precinct and car parking location layout map.
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web search NEUTRAL — Johannesburg, 08 March 2017 – Authorities are trying to get to the bottom of a cash heist at the OR Tambo International airport on Tuesday night.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8MWN5m4T_E
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web search NEUTRAL — The suspect, who was travelling from Zimbabwe to South Africa, was arrested at OR Tambo International Airport on Saturday. He was allegedly found in possession of 23 pieces of gold estimated to be wor…
https://www.news24.com/man-arrested-at-or-tambo-for-allegedl…
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“Inside the Gucci bag was 300g of gold worth about R250,000.”
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No evidence in the provided search results mentions Tariq Downes or the specific amount of gold (300g) and its value (R250,000).
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web search NEUTRAL — Check today’s live gold rate in India for 22K and 24K gold per gram. Get real-time price updates, compare daily rates, and track 10-day historical gold price trends across major Indian cities on Upsto…
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web search NEUTRAL — Gold rose to 4,539.68 USD/t.oz on May 5, 2026, up 0.36% from the previous day. Over the past month, Gold's price has fallen 2.39%, but it is still 33.49% higher than a year ago, according to trading o…
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“On Sunday, members of the Gauteng crime counter-intelligence raided Khan’s apartment at a Houghton estate, which led to his arrest.”
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Multiple sources confirm the arrest of Feroz Khan and Ebrahim Kadwa, specifically mentioning a raid on a luxury property in Houghton Estate.
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“Khan was processed at the Norwoord police station.”
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Two separate sources (EWN and a social media lead from Pule Letshwiti-Jones) explicitly mention Feroz Khan being processed at the Norwood police station.
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web search NEUTRAL — SAPS Norwood Police Station. Picture: Jabulile Mbatha/EWN. Two senior police officers and a civilian have been arrested following an investigation into allegations of illegal precious metal dealing.
https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/05/10/senior-police-officers-civi…
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web search NEUTRAL — Pule Letshwiti-Jones (@pule_jones). 397 likes 45 replies. DEVELOPING LEAD: It's believed Khan will be processed at Norwood police station then taken to Kempton Park SAPS station where he'll be detaine…
https://x.com/pule_jones/status/2053421207135846637
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web search NEUTRAL — Search Norwood, San Miguel, MA police records online. Lookup police reports, arrests, mugshots, department contact details and more.
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“Kadwa was arrested on Saturday night in Kempton Park, Ekurhuleni.”
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The provided evidence confirms Kadwa's arrest generally, but the specific detail of 'Saturday night in Kempton Park' is not corroborated by a second independent source in the provided text.
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web search NEUTRAL — Maj. Gen. Paul D. Moga, Third Air Force commander, conducts pre-flight checks in an F-35A Lightning II aircraft during his final flight at RAF Lakenheath, England, May 1, 2026. Moga […]
https://www.usafa.edu/maj-gen-moga-nominated-to-lead-u-s-air…
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web search NEUTRAL — 3 days ago · The President of the United States has nominated Maj. Gen. Paul D. Moga, Third Air Force commander, to serve as the 23rd Superintendent of the U.S. Air Force Academy and promotion to the …
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“Downes has also been identified as the civilian who was arrested along Khan and Kadwa over the weekend”
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While sources confirm two senior officers and a civilian were arrested, the specific identity of the civilian as 'Tariq Downes' is not corroborated by multiple independent sources in the evidence provided.
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web search NEUTRAL — Ebrahim Kadwa, Feroz Khan Court Appearance Expected On Monday. The suspects are expected to appear before the Kempton Park Magistrate’s Court on Monday.
https://surgezirc.co.za/news/gauteng-hawks-boss-ebrahim-kadw…
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web search NEUTRAL — Two senior officers and a civilian arrested. 2 hours ago. Save for later.JUST IN: Gauteng Hawks head Ebrahim Kadwa and Crime intelligence's Feroz Khan arrested.
https://news.google.com/stories/CAAqNggKIjBDQklTSGpvSmMzUnZj…
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web search NEUTRAL — Gauteng Hawks head Ebrahim Kadwa and Crime Intelligence operative Feroz Khan were taken into custody during coordinated operations that included a raid on a luxury property in Houghton Estate.
https://capeflats.co.za/gauteng-police-elite-ebrahim-kadwa-a…
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“The arrests were later confirmed by police spokesperson Brig Athlenda Mathe, who sent a media statement stating that two senior officials were arrested along with a civilian.”
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The arrest of two senior officials and a civilian was explicitly confirmed by police spokesperson Brig Athlenda Mathe in the provided evidence.
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web search NEUTRAL — SAPS have confirmed the arrest of two senior officials and a civilian allegedly linked to the illegal dealing and unlawful possession of precious metals. Police spokesperson Brig Athlenda Mathe said t…
https://www.theherald.co.za/news/2026-05-10-breaking-two-sen…
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web search NEUTRAL — Second Ekurhuleni official arrested as corruption probe deepens after Mkhwanazi bust.Police confirmed the timing and location of the arrest, stating: “The 40-year-old senior official was arrested this…
https://iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/2026-04-19-second-ek…
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web search NEUTRAL — There's still no sign of the three constables who were en route to Limpopo from Bloemfontein. Yesterday, National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola announc...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9rza1JbV1U
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“the suspects were arrested following investigations into allegations of illicit precious metals transactions, corruption and related offences.”
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Multiple sources link the arrests of the senior officers and the civilian to investigations into illegal precious metal dealing and corruption.
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“the suspect are expected to appear before the Kempton Park magistrate’s court on Monday where they will face charges which include unlawful dealing of precious stones, defeating the ends of justice and corruption.”
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Multiple sources state the suspects were expected to appear in the Kempton Park Magistrate's Court on Monday.
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“Downes is the director of Point Blank security − a high-calibre security company which offers services which includes polygraphic examination, VIP protection and executive chauffeurs.”
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“In July 2021, Khan was linked to a drug bust after 715kg of cocaine hidden inside a Scania truck was uncovered in Aeroton, Johannesburg.”
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“The truck transporting the container had travelled from the Durban harbour with the shipment believed to have originated from Brazil.”
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“A criminal case was subsequently opened against Khan, Kadwa and several others and Khan also faced a disciplinary hearing from which he was cleared by KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.”
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