THE suspects arrested in the kidnapping case involving pupils from Pinetown Boys’ High School learners are due back in court on Tuesday (August 18).

The two accused, aged 29 and 35, who were arrested in May, are facing a total of 12 charges linked to the alleged kidnapping of the two learners. The charges include kidnapping, extortion, attempted extortion, and robbery with aggravating circumstances.

During previous proceedings, neither of the accused had brought a formal bail application before the court.

Instead, they assured the court that they would first consult with their legal representative before deciding whether they intend to apply for bail at a later stage.

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One of the alleged kidnapping incidents took place on May 2 on Bamboo Lane in Pinetown where the suspects attempted to extort R6000 for the release of the victim.

It is also alleged in different incidents they had demanded ransoms ranging from R10 000 to R12 000.

In the counts of robbery with aggravating circumstances, it is alleged that the suspects had either used a firearm or knife to rob victims of cellphones, including those of the pupils.

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