We face a world in peril. From the war in Ukraine in all its dimensions to the deepening impacts of the climate crisis; from the COVID-19 pandemic to escalating humanitarian needs, hunger and poverty, the months ahead will test the multilateral system.
UN Secretary-General António Gutteres
The two Gupta brothers, Rajesh and Atul, have been arrested in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for political corruption in South Africa and are awaiting extradition. Their arrest was made following a warrant issued by INTERPOL relating to their alleged involvement in fraud and money laundering. The Guptas are accused of using their close connections with former South African President Jacob Zuma to win contracts, misappropriate state assets, influence cabinet appointments and siphon off state funds. When Zuma resigned in 2018, the brothers fled to the UAE.