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Sarah_Jayne · 08-25-2004, 05:10 AM

Mark Thatcher held over coup plot

Mark Thatcher, the son of the former UK prime minister, has been arrested at his home in Cape Town.

He has been detained by police investigating an alleged coup attempt in Equatorial Guinea.

A spokesman for South Africa's National Prosecuting Authority said he was held on suspicion of providing funding and logistical assistance.

Sir Mark, who has previously denied any involvement, will appear before Cape Town magistrates later on Wednesday.

Sipho Ngwema, the director of special operations for police elite anti-fraud unit the Scorpions, said they had "credible evidence" Sir Mark financed the coup attempt.

We are going to take all the documents we think are relevant to our investigation

"We refuse that South Africa be a springboard for coups in Africa and elsewhere," he added.

The 51-year-old father-of-two was arrested at his home in an exclusive suburb of Cape Town.

Mr Ngwema told BBC News Sir Mark was co-operating with the police, and their search was proceeding "unhindered".

"We are going to take all the documents we think are relevant to our investigation," he added.

The president of Equatorial Guinea, Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, has reportedly accused Sir Mark of funding the alleged coup attempt.

National Prosecuting Authority spokesman Makahosini Nkosi said it was investigating charges of contravening the Regulation of Foreign Military Assistance Act.

"This is in relation to the possible funding and logistical assistance in relation to the attempted coup in Equatorial Guinea, " he said.

"We have conducted a search and seizure operation at his home in Cape Town."

Mr Nkosi told BBC Radio 4's Today programme: "I do not think we will be opposing bail - but there will be strict bail conditions that will prohibit him from leaving the country."

A spokeswoman for Baroness Thatcher said the former prime minister was on holiday in America and had not yet been contacted.

Court case

South African arms dealer Nick du Toit is accused of helping to organise a coup to overthrow the Equatorial Guinea president.

Mr du Toit went on trial with 13 other foreign nationals on Monday in the country's capital, Malabo.

The eight South Africans and six Armenians have been detained since March this year.

A 15th defendant died in prison. Both Amnesty International and Mr du Toit's wife allege the accused were tortured.

Seventy other accused mercenaries are on trial separately in Zimbabwe, where they were arrested on 6 March as they allegedly prepared to board a leased aircraft to launch the coup.

The alleged plot leader, former British SAS captain Simon Mann, an old Etonian turned leading African mercenary, has admitted trying to procure dangerous weapons - a charge which carries a possible 10-year jail sentence.

Sir Mark inherited his late father's hereditary baronetcy in 2003

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/3596948.stm

Groove · 08-25-2004, 05:21 AM

It runs in the family.

Pitty nobody arrested Maggie

Sarah_Jayne · 08-25-2004, 05:25 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Groove
It runs in the family.

Pitty nobody arrested Maggie

*nods*

wonder if he got lost

Head · 08-25-2004, 05:34 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Groove
It runs in the family.

Pitty nobody arrested Maggie

Ya really!
'Thatcher the Milk Snatcher'

DTK · 08-25-2004, 07:46 AM

Equatorial Guinea eh?? The Illuminatus fans will get a kick out of this LOL

Sarah_Jayne · 08-25-2004, 02:12 PM

Just had an odd moment related to this. I went into central London tonight to have a drink with a friend. The train station I use on the way home has big tve screens that plays news headlines. When the headline about him came across like half the poeple waited started to clap. lol

exposed · 08-25-2004, 02:16 PM

BRISK · 08-25-2004, 02:20 PM

What is in it for him?

Sarah_Jayne · 08-25-2004, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by BRISK
What is in it for him?

Equatorial Guinea is an oil rich state.

Fletch XXX · 08-25-2004, 02:55 PM

whats wrong with trying to overthrow a government?

Goatse · 08-26-2004, 12:33 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Fletch XXX
whats wrong with trying to overthrow a government?

I question the sanity of those who do not wish to overthrow a government.

08-25-2004, 05:10 AM	#1
Sarah_Jayne Now with more Jayne Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 40,077	Maggie Thatcher's son arrested for trying to over throw a government Mark Thatcher held over coup plot Mark Thatcher, the son of the former UK prime minister, has been arrested at his home in Cape Town. He has been detained by police investigating an alleged coup attempt in Equatorial Guinea. A spokesman for South Africa's National Prosecuting Authority said he was held on suspicion of providing funding and logistical assistance. Sir Mark, who has previously denied any involvement, will appear before Cape Town magistrates later on Wednesday. Sipho Ngwema, the director of special operations for police elite anti-fraud unit the Scorpions, said they had "credible evidence" Sir Mark financed the coup attempt. We are going to take all the documents we think are relevant to our investigation "We refuse that South Africa be a springboard for coups in Africa and elsewhere," he added. The 51-year-old father-of-two was arrested at his home in an exclusive suburb of Cape Town. Mr Ngwema told BBC News Sir Mark was co-operating with the police, and their search was proceeding "unhindered". "We are going to take all the documents we think are relevant to our investigation," he added. The president of Equatorial Guinea, Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, has reportedly accused Sir Mark of funding the alleged coup attempt. National Prosecuting Authority spokesman Makahosini Nkosi said it was investigating charges of contravening the Regulation of Foreign Military Assistance Act. "This is in relation to the possible funding and logistical assistance in relation to the attempted coup in Equatorial Guinea, " he said. "We have conducted a search and seizure operation at his home in Cape Town." Mr Nkosi told BBC Radio 4's Today programme: "I do not think we will be opposing bail - but there will be strict bail conditions that will prohibit him from leaving the country." A spokeswoman for Baroness Thatcher said the former prime minister was on holiday in America and had not yet been contacted. Court case South African arms dealer Nick du Toit is accused of helping to organise a coup to overthrow the Equatorial Guinea president. Mr du Toit went on trial with 13 other foreign nationals on Monday in the country's capital, Malabo. The eight South Africans and six Armenians have been detained since March this year. A 15th defendant died in prison. Both Amnesty International and Mr du Toit's wife allege the accused were tortured. Seventy other accused mercenaries are on trial separately in Zimbabwe, where they were arrested on 6 March as they allegedly prepared to board a leased aircraft to launch the coup. The alleged plot leader, former British SAS captain Simon Mann, an old Etonian turned leading African mercenary, has admitted trying to procure dangerous weapons - a charge which carries a possible 10-year jail sentence. Sir Mark inherited his late father's hereditary baronetcy in 2003 http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/3596948.stm

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08-25-2004, 02:12 PM	#6
Sarah_Jayne Now with more Jayne Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 40,077	Just had an odd moment related to this. I went into central London tonight to have a drink with a friend. The train station I use on the way home has big tve screens that plays news headlines. When the headline about him came across like half the poeple waited started to clap. lol