Johannesburg – Two senior South African Police Service officers and a civilian have been arrested in connection with the alleged illegal dealing and unlawful possession of precious metals, according to police.
The arrests were confirmed by police following an intensive investigation conducted by the Gauteng Counter Intelligence Operations (GCI-OPS).
Prominent anti-crime activist Yusuf Abramjee said multiple sources had identified the officers as Major-General Firoz Khan from Crime Intelligence and Major-General Ebrahim Kadwa.
“Multiple sources have confirmed that Major-General Firoz Khan from Crime Intelligence and Major-General Ebrahim Kadwa have been arrested. It’s believed they face the same charges,” Abramjee posted on social media.
In a statement, the South African Police Service said the suspects were arrested over the weekend after investigators executed a J50 warrant of arrest.
Multiple sources have confirmed that Major-General Firoz Khan from Crime Intellegence and Major-General Ebrahim Kadwa have been arrested.
It’s believed they face the same charges.
Police released this statement:
TWO SENIOR OFFICERS AND A CIVILLIAN ARRESTED:
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— Yusuf Abramjee (@Abramjee) May 10, 2026
“The South African Police Service (SAPS) confirms the arrest of two senior officers and a civilian allegedly linked to the illegal dealing and unlawful possession of precious metals following an intensive investigation by the Gauteng Counter Intelligence Operations (GCI-OPS),” police said.
“The suspects were arrested following investigations into allegations of illicit precious metals transactions, corruption and related offences.”
Police said the arrests formed part of broader efforts to dismantle criminal syndicates involved in the illicit precious metals trade and corruption.
“These arrests form part of ongoing efforts by law enforcement to dismantle criminal networks involved in the illicit trade of precious minerals and corruption,” the statement added.
The suspects are expected to appear in the Kempton Park Magistrate’s Court on Monday.
They are expected to face charges including the unlawful dealing in precious metals, defeating the ends of justice, corruption and contraventions of legislation regulating precious metals in South Africa.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
