‘Kidnapped’ Gqeberha biokinetcist found unharmed

‘Kidnapped’ Gqeberha biokinetcist found unharmed

The Hawks in Gqerbha have confirmed the safe return of biokineticist Riana Pretorius.

Riana Pretorius
Facebook: Riana Pretorius

She was found unharmed in the early hours of Friday morning


Three armed men allegedly kidnapped Pretorius outside of her place of work last week Thursday.


The suspects demanded a ransom of R2 million ransom for the 26-year-old’s safe return.


Hours after her abduction, one of the suspects was arrested at Deal Party and a firearm was confiscated.


Hawks spokesperson Yolisa Mgolodela has confirmed her release.


“Finer details are not there yet but from the information received I got the confirmation that they did rescue her, and I am still waiting for an updated report.”


This is a developing story.


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