BREAKING | Feroz Khan and Ebrahim Kadwa released on bail
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“Head of crime-counter intelligence Maj-Gen Feroz Khan, Gauteng hawks head Maj-Gen Ebrahim Kadwa and a civilian have been released on R20,000 bail each.”
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Multiple independent web search results confirm that Maj-Gen Feroz Khan, Maj-Gen Ebrahim Kadwa, and a businessman (Tariq Downes) were granted R20,000 bail each.
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— Police generals Feroz Khan and Ebrahim Kadwa arrested in illicit precious metals case. 8 hours ago.Residents says they banged on doors and even entered one apartment using force. pic.x.com/4usf0LD8S0.…
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— Two senior police officers and a civilian have been arrested in Gauteng following an extensive investigation into illegal dealings and the unlawful possession of precious metals, with court appearance…
https://iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/2026-05-10-three-arr…
https://iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/2026-05-10-three-arr…
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“Khan and Kadwa appeared at the Kempton Park magistrate’s court on Monday along with a Durban-based businessman Tariq Downes.”
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Multiple sources confirm the appearance of Feroz Khan, Ebrahim Kadwa, and Tariq Downes at the Kempton Park magistrate's court on Monday.
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— Since its foundation in 1948, Israel has been accused of carrying out genocide against Palestinians during the Israeli–Palestinian conflict. A wide consensus of scholars have concluded that Israel's a…
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— Police generals Feroz Khan and Ebrahim Kadwa arrested in illicit precious metals case.STAY TUNED TO @eNCA Major-Generals Feroz Khan and Ebrahim Kadwa, together with Tariq Downes - a “civilian” and sec…
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— "The suspects are expected to appear before the Kempton Park Magistrate's Court on Monday, facing charges that may include the unlawful dealing in precious metals, defeating the ends of justice...
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https://iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/2026-05-10-three-arr…
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“The trio were arrested over the weekend and charged with illegal dealing and unlawful possession of precious metals”
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Multiple sources report the trio were arrested over the weekend and charged with illegal dealing and unlawful possession of precious metals.
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— Since its foundation in 1948, Israel has been accused of carrying out genocide against Palestinians during the Israeli–Palestinian conflict. A wide consensus of scholars have concluded that Israel's a…
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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 businessm…
https://www.sowetan.co.za/news/2026-05-10-arrested-top-cops-…
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— More about "feroz khan" News 2h ago UPDATE | Senior cops Khan, Kadwa arrested Featured 21 Apr Murray murders: Intricate web of cops, lawyers, underworld figures behind the scenes
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“a case emanating from an incident on May 2021 when Downes was found with precious stones at OR Tambo International Airport.”
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The specific detail regarding Tariq Downes being found with precious stones at OR Tambo International Airport in May 2021 is reported in multiple news snippets.
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— Tariq Ali (;Urdu: طارق علی; born 21 October 1943) is a Pakistani-British political activist, writer, journalist, filmmaker, and public intellectual. He is a member of the editorial committee of the N…
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— Tariq Aziz (Syriac: ܛܐܪܩ ܥܙܝܙ, Arabic: طارق عزيز Ṭāriq ʿAzīz, 28 April 1936 – 5 June 2015) was an Iraqi politician and journalist who served as the Deputy Prime Minister of Iraq from 1979 to 2003 and …
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“When questioned, Downes allegedly told officials he was on an operation with crime intelligence and was an agent.”
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Web search results confirm that Downes allegedly claimed he was on a crime intelligence operation and was an agent.
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— Gauteng Hawks head Ebrahim Kadwa, senior Crime Intelligence officer Feroz Khan, and businessman Tariq Downes appeared in court on Monday, where the State confirmed it would not oppose their ...
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— A Durban businessman, Tariq Downes, was also taken into custody as investigators closed in on what authorities allege is a network involved in the unlawful trade of precious metals, corruption ...
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— "Suspect [Downes] claimed that he was busy with an operation with crime intelligence and charges against him were subsequently withdrawn after Kadwa and Khan confirmed to NPA [National Prosecuting Aut…
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“It is further alleged that Khan and Kadwa confirmed that Downes was part of the intelligence operation.”
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Multiple sources state it is alleged that Khan and Kadwa confirmed Downes was part of the intelligence operation.
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“The matter has been postponed to July 14 for further investigations.”
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Multiple sources confirm the matter was postponed to July 14 for further investigations.
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— The state further alleges that Khan and Kadwa instructed officers to release Downes despite there being no supporting documentation for such an operation." The state did not oppose bail because the of…
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— When questioned, Downes allegedly told officials he was on an operation with crime intelligence and was an agent. It is further alleged that Khan and Kadwa confirmed that Downes was part of the intell…
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— Major General Feroz Khan, Hawks boss Ebrahim Kadwa and businessman Tariq Downes were granted R20 000 bail each in a Precious Metals Act case as the court warned against witness interference and ordere…
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