Four suspects arrested for extortion and intimidation in Johannesburg CBD

Police from Gauteng Organised Crime Investigation Unit and Johannesburg Metro Police Department arrested four suspects for extortion and intimidation in Johannesburg CBD on Monday, 09 September 2024.

It is alleged that eight males confronted the employees of a construction company and demanded a 30% of the income for the construction to continue, and that amount should be paid every month.

Information was related to the police and members of South African Police Service, and the Johannesburg Metro Police Department responded swiftly and found the suspects still on the site.

Upon seeing the police, four suspects ran away, and the other four suspects were arrested.

Gauteng Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni commended the members of SAPS and JMPD for responding swiftly and arresting the suspects while still on the scene.

“I’m grateful that the victims were able to call the law enforcement agencies who responded timeously. Extortion and intimidation will not be tolerated within our province, and those involved in these criminal activities will be exposed and dealt with accordingly, ” said Lieutenant General Mthombeni.

The arrested suspects will be profiled to determine if they are involved in other similar cases.