Suspect linked to kidnapping, extortion, and aggravated robbery arrested in Sebokeng

SEBOKENG - A suspect linked to kidnapping, extortion, and aggravated robbery was arrested  in Zone 6, Sebokeng on Wednesday, 4 September 2025.  The coordinated tracing operation involved the Gauteng Provincial Organised Crime Unit, Parys Crime Intelligence, Gauteng Traffic Police, Priority Crime & Internal Affairs, Sedibeng Tracking Team, and Sasolburg Trio Task Team. During the arrest, police also seized a Mercedes-Benz vehicle believed to have been used in the criminal activities. The suspect was apprehended without incident, and authorities are continuing efforts to locate remaining accomplices tied to the syndicate. The Gauteng Department of Community Safety highlighted the breakthrough on Thursday, 5 September, noting that multi-agency operations like this are critical to tackling the province’s rising kidnapping and extortion cases.