Lawyers representing Deputy Crime Intelligence boss Firoz Khan are set to appear in the High Court in Johannesburg on Thursday as they seek the return of electronic devices confiscated during a police search at his home.
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Khan maintains that the devices contain highly sensitive intelligence information. Earlier this month, Khan, Gauteng Hawks head Ebrahim Kadwa, and security company owner Tariq Downes were granted bail following their arrests linked to the alleged possession of raw and unprocessed gold.
The urgent court application follows alerts Khan allegedly received on 12 May indicating attempts had been made to access his iCloud account.
Firoz Khan Challenges Legality Of Police Search And Seizure
In court papers, Khan claims police unlawfully entered and searched his property before seizing his electronic devices without the necessary legal authority.
He argues that the actions violated his constitutional rights and raised concerns over the handling of confidential intelligence information stored on the devices.
Khan further warned that once data containing details of sources, undercover operations, and ongoing investigations is copied from his phone, the consequences cannot be reversed.
Sensitive Intelligence Data At Centre Of High Court Application
According to Khan, any unauthorised access to the information could compromise intelligence operations, threaten national security, and place lives in danger.
The case is expected to draw significant attention given the sensitive nature of the information allegedly contained on the confiscated devices and the broader implications for intelligence operations.
