Three men are expected to appear in court soon after being arrested for allegedly kidnapping and extorting an e-hailing service cab driver in Bellville, Cape Town on Thursday.
“In efforts to deal decisively with the crime of extortion, Bellville police officials arrested three suspects on Friday following the kidnapping and extortion of an e-hailing taxi driver in Bellville on Thursday.” She said upon arrival the suspects ordered the driver to go to the taxi rank where they demanded money for his release.The incident was then reported to Bellville police, who arrested the suspects and further seized their vehicle, she added.
“The same vehicle is believed to have been utilised in a similar incident involving another e-hailing taxi vehicle also in Bellville a week ago. The affected driver had opened a case with Bellville police after the ordeal.”