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The victims has been found alive and is receiving medical treatment at a local hospital.
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Seven suspects have been arrested for the kidnapping of a Chinese businesswoman in Kokstad in KwaZulu-Natal.
In a statement, the Hawks says the 46-year-old female was accosted by the suspects in September while closing her bottle store.
She was kidnapped along with her security guard.
The security guard was dropped off at a nearby vicinity and the suspects disappeared with the victim.
It is believed that the suspects demanded a ransom of R15 million.
Last week, the suspects contacted the victim’s family and demanded a further ransom of R12 million.
Following the arrest, the victim was found alive and is receiving medical care at a local hospital.
