UAE Denies South African Extradition Request of the Gupta Brothers

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Friday, April 14, 2023

Author:

Bruce Zagaris

Volume:

39

Issue:

4

Abstract:

On April 7, 2023, the United Arab Emirates announced its denial of South Africa’s request to extradite Atul and Rajesh Gupta, two brothers. South Africa has charged the Gupta brothers of working with former President Jacob Zuma to commit fraud and launder millions of dollars. South Africa’s Justice Minister Ronald Lamola confirmed that the UAE had denied its extradition request.[1]

[1] UAE denies South Africa’s request to extradite Gupta brothers, Middle East Eyes, Apr. 7, 2023.