Two suspects accused of kidnapping an Indian boy and raping him abandoned bail when they appeared at the Thohoyandou magistrate’s court on Monday.
Phumudzo Nemutudi, 27, and his co-accused Thompho Mudau, 25, were remanded in custody until their next court appearance on September 8.
Mashudu Malabi-Dzhangi, spokesperson for National Prosecuting Authority in Limpopo, said after raping the boy, the duo demanded R2-million ransom from his family.
“The two accused have abandoned their bail hearing, and the matter is remanded to 8 September 2023 for further investigations. The accused persons will remain in custody until then,” said Malabi-Dzhangi.
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