Johannesburg: Gupta brothers Rajesh Gupta and Atul Gupta have been arrested in Dubai, according to the South African government. In 2018, the Gupta family was robbed of crores of rupees by institutions under the South African government, officials said.
The government said in a statement that discussions were underway between enforcement agencies in the UAE and South Africa and that the South African government would continue to co-operate with the UAE. Earlier, Interpol had issued a red notice against the Gupta brothers.
He has been accused of abusing his relationship with former South African President Jacob Zuma and embezzling money. Jacob Zuma was ousted from the presidency after the economic upheaval intensified and the popular uprising against him intensified.