Carrim returns to court as bail hearing resumes

JOHANNESBURG - North West businessman Suliman Carrim is expected to return to the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court on Monday as his bail hearing resumes.

Carrim spent the weekend in custody at Kgosi Mampuru Correctional Centre following his arrest at OR Tambo International Airport on Thursday night.

The 49-year-old was arrested shortly before he was due to board an international flight to the United Arab Emirates.

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His legal team is seeking his release on bail.

During his court appearance, Carrim told the court that he was travelling abroad for spiritual purposes and intended to return to South Africa.

The court is expected to hear further arguments on his bail application on Monday.

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