Cape Town – A 54-year-old bank executive who had been reported missing in Edenvale was rescued on Thursday following a multi-location tactical operation.
Police arrested five suspects linked to his kidnapping and the abduction of two other victims.
The executive’s bloodstained car was found in Ivory Park.
🚨 KIDNAPPING BREAKTHROUGH 🚨
On Thursday, 22 May 2025, a 54-year-old bank executive reported missing in Edenvale was rescued following a multi-location tactical operation.
🔴 The victim’s blood-stained vehicle was found in Ivory Park
✈️ One suspect was caught at OR Tambo… pic.twitter.com/yknnjkaiAn— Vision Tactical (@visiontactical) May 22, 2025
One suspect was caught at OR Tambo International Airport with the victim’s phone and a large sum of money transferred from the victim’s account.
“One suspect was caught at OR Tambo International Airport trying to flee with the victim’s phone and a large sum of funds transferred from his account.
“A raid in Thembisa led to three more arrests and recovery of stolen vehicles,” Security company Vision Tactical said.
Kidnapping breakthrough:
On Thursday, 22 May 2025, a 54-year-old bank executive reported missing in Edenvale was rescued following a multi-location tactical operation.
The victim’s blood-stained vehicle was found in Ivory Park. One suspect was caught at OR Tambo trying to flee…
— Yusuf Abramjee (@Abramjee) May 22, 2025
Further raids in Thembisa and another area led to the arrest of four more suspects and the recovery of stolen vehicles.
Two additional hostages, including a hijacking victim, were also freed.
All victims received medical attention, and forensic teams investigated the scenes
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
