Hawks cuff man who allegedly plotted to assassinate state capture beneficiaries

Hawks have arrested a 23-year-old man who allegedly plotted to assassinate officials perceived to be state capture beneficiaries, reports the Midrand Reporter.

According to a statement released by the Hawks, the suspect was arrested in Midrand on April 26 while he was busy explaining to donors how the assassination of state capture beneficiaries was going to be carried out by the undercover coup plot snipers.

Hawks spokesperson, Hangwani Mulaudzi said almost 19 individuals were targeted and their names would only be divulged in court. The suspect is said to be the founder of the Anti-State Capture Death Squad Alliance (ASCDSA).

A statement by the Hawks points out that in October 2016, the Hawks intercepted communication material of possible assassinations which were being planned where various members from the cabinet, state-owned entities and prominent South Africans were listed as targets.

“The communication intercepted by the investigators included various letters which were sent to selected companies to donate money at a total amount of R140 million to fund the alleged clandestine operation,” read a statement released by the Hawks.

The statement also highlights that during investigations, another group, the Anti-White Monopoly Capitalists Regime (AWMCG) surfaced which necessitated a two-prong investigation approach.

“It was discovered that the AWMCG used the same modus operandi soliticing donations in order to assassinate senior government officials and other South African citizens. “Four individuals were targeted for this operation, their names will also be revealed in court,” said Mulaudzi.

He added that a search was conducted at the home of the suspect home and eventiary proof was confiscated for further investigations.

The suspect is expected to appear at the Johannesburg Magistrates’ Court on April 28 to face conspiracy to commit murder and other charges.

– Caxton News Service