Paul O'Sullivan: Wolves guarding sheep at new SAPS Kidnapping Unit; and 'it's personal' vendetta against State Capture law firm

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Ace forensic investigator Paul O'Sullivan says South Africa's new specialist unit to counter a surge in kidnapping has all the signs of an inside job. The founder of Forensics for Justice says the leadership of the SAPS unit is compromised (the operational head is himself on trial on kidnapping charges), while family of unit members are acting as couriers of the cash to kidnappers—a case of wolves appointed to guard sheeple. Also, in this interview, the no-nonsense crime fighter admits his mission to destroy legal firm Lawsons (ex Hogan Lovell SA; previously Routledge Modise) is personal. He spoke to Alec Hogg of BizNews. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2 Jun 2023 8AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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