9 arrested after kidnapping of Portuguese businessman

JOHANNESBURG - Police have arrested 9 suspects in connection with the kidnapping of a Portuguese businessman in Bramley, Johannesburg.

Suspects pounced upon the 53-year-old man outside his business premises on Monday.

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He was found safe and unharmed at a house in Kempton Park.

Two women and a police officer were among those arrested.

The syndicate is alleged to be involved in at least 5 kidnapping cases where Portuguese businessmen were targeted.

They would demand ransom payments from the victims' families.