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The world is shrinking for the Guptas - Paul O'Sullivan on extradition treaty

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Corruption buster Paul O’Sullivan joined the BizNews Power Hour to discuss the news that the United Arab Emirates has ratified an extradition treaty with South Africa so that the Guptas can be brought back into the country. This could be good news given that the UAE is said to be where the Gupta brothers are living at present, but O'Sullivan is hesitant. "We're getting information now that says they might have moved, but I haven't been able to confirm it," he says. O'Sullivan explains the complexities of the process and what could happen now. - Claire Badenhorst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9 Jun 2021 9AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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