CAPE TOWN, April (ANA) - The South African department of international relations and cooperation (Dirco) on Wednesday confirmed the arrest of a businessman who last week filmed and posted a video of wanted fugitive Ajay Gupta outside the Indian Consulate in Dubai.
"It is alleged that Mr Van Pletzen’s arrest is linked to a video he recently circulated about Mr Ajay Gupta whom he met in Dubai. However, this is yet to be confirmed by the local authorities," a statement from Dirco said Wednesday.
The department said consular staff visited Van Pletzen on Wednesday and would continue to provide consular support to the South African businessman.
"At this stage, the department is unable to provide further details on the nature of the charges against the affected South African in Dubai and on the date of his court appearance."
Van Pletzen ran into Gupta, who is wanted in South Africa on corruption charges, last week, filming the encounter.
In the video, a relaxed Gupta could be seen laughing as he's told the authorities in South Africa are looking for him.
- African News Agency (ANA)
