Syndicate targeting LGBTQI community nabbed - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.

  • 📰 SABCNews
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 51 sec. here
  • 2 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Quality Score:
  • News: 24%
  • Publisher: 51%

South Africa News News

South Africa South Africa Latest News,South Africa South Africa Headlines

According to police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe, the gang would use a dating app designed for the LGBTQI community to target and lure victims to secluded places, kidnap and then rob them.

The Anti-Kidnapping Task Team operationalised information and swooped in on the four men who were meeting at the restaurant on the same day of the kidnapping.The Anti-Kidnapping Task Team operationalised information and swooped in on the four men who were meeting at the restaurant on the same day of the kidnapping.

A kidnapping syndicate allegedly targeting the LGBTQI community was nabbed in Parktown, Johannesburg. Mathe says over the weekend, a 26-year-old man was lured, kidnapped and robbed of his personal belongings including bank cards. The matter was reported to the Mondeor Police Station, and the Anti-Kidnapping Task Team was informed, using intelligence they located the suspects and swooped in on four men at a restaurant where they found the victim’s belongings including bank cards, wallet, bag and cellphone.

Thabo Ndlovu, 33, Ndumiso Mahlangu 27, Sibusiso Tshabalala 27 and Elson Nyati 25, were arrested and have already appeared before the Booysens Magistrate’s Court.The victim’s hijacked vehicle, a Mercedes C180, has not yet been recovered and the search continues for the vehicle. However, the victim was rescued and reunited with his family.A group of 4 men who target members of the public on a dating app based on their sexual orientation, were arrested at a restaurant in Parktown.

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

 /  🏆 37. in ZA
 

Thank you for your comment. Your comment will be published after being reviewed.
Please try again later.

South Africa South Africa Latest News, South Africa South Africa Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

How to Start Investing in Stocks - IT News Africa - Up to date technology news, IT news, Digital news, Telecom news, Mobile news, Gadgets news, Analysis and ReportsMany investors are interested in stocks as an investment but are reluctant to get started. For beginners without much knowledge of the stock market, buying shares is associated with one factor in particular – risk. Stock trading is perceived by many primarily as a speculation on the stock market and less as a safe investment. […]
Source: ITNewsAfrica - 🏆 27. / 59 Read more »

Hit back at ransomware attacks before they cripple your business - IT News Africa - Up to date technology news, IT news, Digital news, Telecom news, Mobile news, Gadgets news, Analysis and ReportsRansomware is a global issue facing almost all organisations whose businesses depend on or leverage information technology, and organisations in Africa are no exception. In fact, businesses in growing emerging economies are often attractive targets because they do not have the legacy investment into data security solutions that more developed economies do. The ability to […]
Source: ITNewsAfrica - 🏆 27. / 59 Read more »

ISO/IEC 27032 Cybersecurity Certification: Empower Yourself and Your Business Against Cyber Threats - IT News Africa - Up to date technology news, IT news, Digital news, Telecom news, Mobile news, Gadgets news, Analysis and ReportsIn today’s digital age, cybersecurity has become an essential part of protecting business operations, sensitive data, and reputation. Cyber threats such as phishing, ransomware, and data breaches continue to increase in frequency and complexity, making it essential to have robust security measures in place. The ISO/IEC 27032 Lead Cybersecurity Manager training course equips professionals with […]
Source: ITNewsAfrica - 🏆 27. / 59 Read more »

Retrenchments looming at Telkom - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.Mobile network operator, Telkom, has announced its intention to begin a formal retrenchment process that could affect 15% of its workforce. Ramaposa the new dawn ...the media sold us false hope as a country and now they are so quiet about their president Whhhaaaat Disaster!
Source: SABCNews - 🏆 37. / 51 Read more »

Tshwane council meeting cancelled - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.The City of Tshwane council meeting which had been convened today to discuss the two resignation letters from former Mayor Randall Williams has been cancelled.
Source: SABCNews - 🏆 37. / 51 Read more »