The trial against alleged underworld crime boss Nafiz Modack and 14 other accused this week centered around charges of kidnapping, intimidation and extortion.
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Mr C testified that he fell victim to death threats and extortion after a high-risk investment went wrong in 2019. He testified that after being led to a meeting with another potential client, Cronje showed up with three other men and told Mr C that he was there to collect R2.5 million on behalf of Maharaj.
He said after enduring numerous threats from both Cronje and Maharaj, he then enlisted the services of criminal attorney, William Booth. Booth said he then heard five popping sounds, which he soon realised were gunshots fired in his direction. Booth said that due to the nature of the case, he contacted Kinnear, who was head of the anti-gang unit at the time,"to make sure the case was properly investigated".
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