Lawyer demands return of seized Mercedes, Rolexes

The lawyer for the three men accused of the September 2024 kidnapping and R35-million ransom demand involving Zak Desai - Esmael Maulide Ramos Nangy, Setefane Pereira da Costa Brites and Samkeliso Mlotshwa - has accused police of misconduct and procedural irregularities.

- By Setumo Stone

Adv Ricardo Arcangeli alleges in an exchange of correspondences with law enforcement agencies that the police failed to follow proper procedures during the arrest and detention of his clients.

According to Arcangeli, the police unlawfully seized a significant amount of personal property belonging to the accused, including luxury items such as Rolex watches, a Versace bracelet and a Mercedes Benz, and R53000 in cash.

The accused claim they were not provided with the requisite police slips, which are necessary for the return of seized property.