Interpol red notice for Zuma-linked Gupta brothers

South African prosecutors have announced progress in their bid to extradite Indian-born brothers who are accused of being at the centre of a large corruption scandal during Jacob Zuma's presidency.

The prosecution authority said Interpol had issued a "red notice" against two of the Gupta brothers - Atul and Rajesh - making it possible for them to be arrested and extradited.

They fled South Africa in 2018 and are thought to be in the United Arab Emirates.

A South African news site, Sunday World, reports that the family "has been trying without success" to convince the government to renew their passports.

Three Gupta brothers have denied using their close links to Mr Zuma to gain contracts and embezzle state assets.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has estimated that $40bn (£29bn) was stolen from the state during Mr Zuma's time in office.

This article originally appeared on BBC Africa

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