Johannesburg – Senior Crime Intelligence official Major General Feroz Khan and Gauteng Hawks head Major General Ebrahim Kadwa were each granted R20,000 bail in the Kempton Park Magistrate’s Court on Monday.
Their co-accused, security company owner Tariq Downes, also received R20,000 bail.
Head of crime counter-intelligence Maj-Gen Feroz Khan, Durban businessman Tariq Downes and Gauteng head of Hawks Maj-Gen Ebrahim Kadwa appeared in the dock at Kempton Park Magistrate’s Court.
– State does not oppose bail.
– State wants them released on R20 000 bail.@sowetan pic.twitter.com/GrUQWC2bWy— The journalist (@Moloi_Herman1) May 11, 2026
The trio face charges linked to the alleged illegal dealing in precious metals, corruption, and defeating the ends of justice after a police investigation into a suspicious gold interception at OR Tambo International Airport.
The case is connected to the seizure of nearly R250,000 worth of unwrought gold allegedly found in a Gucci sling bag in 2021.
[WATCH] Businessman Tariq Downes, senior Crime Intelligence officer Feroz Khan, and Gauteng Hawks head Ebrahim Kadwa appear in the Kempton Park Magistrate’s Court. They face charges in connection with illegal dealing and unlawful possession of precious metals. #Newzroom405 pic.twitter.com/5WHMJD341i
— Newzroom Afrika (@Newzroom405) May 11, 2026
The State did not oppose bail, but conditions were imposed, including that the accused must not interfere with investigations or contact witnesses.
They are also required to hand over their passports. The matter was postponed to July for further investigation.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
