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Lord Peter Hain lambasts global authorities as Gupta's run free

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Anti-apartheid activist Lord Peter Hain lambasts the efforts of authorities all over the globe, outlining that there are many institutions that helped facilitate the widespread corruption and money laundering during the Gupta’s years of power. He deems these institutions as responsible for aiding and abetting wholesale corruption. The Gupta family are reported to be living in Dubai or India and of recent, the South Africa authorities have asked the International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol) to assist with the arrest of the Gupta brothers and their wives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
28 Jun 2021 8AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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