Extortion gives rise to 'forum fixer' job as gangs prey on business

Criminal groups in KwaZulu-Natal are targeting companies for protection money, often disrupting essential services if their demands are not met

05 September 2024 - 04:50

A Durban-based fibre infrastructure provider paid R30,000 to a criminal group posing as a “business forum” in June to keep armed men from disrupting their sites. This is part of a recurring pattern of extortion payments the company has made since 2021 to continue its operations across KwaZulu-Natal...

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