The extravagant lives of India’s disgraced Gupta family: from mansions in Dubai and South Africa, and Lamborghini and Porsche supercars, to ‘big fat Gupta’ weddings, Atul and Rajesh splashed millions
- Atul and Rajesh Gupta were arrested in the UAE for alleged corruption involving South Africa’s former president Jacob Zuma; there, they were living like kings
- The family’s car collection alone includes a Porsche Cayenne, Land Rover Range Rover, Maserati, Bentley Continental GT, Lamborghini Gallardo, Audi Q7 and BMWs
All eyes are on the infamous Gupta family after the arrest of brothers Atul and Rajesh Gupta in the United Arab Emirates in early June. The family are accused of “hijacking South Africa” by profiting from their links with former president Jacob Zuma.
The Gupta family left the country in 2016 after South African authorities began probing into their alleged dodgy business dealings. They have been accused of paying bribes to win state contracts and exert influence through powerful government appointments. They have denied all allegations against them.
The family are known to live a luxurious life and spare no expense when it comes to their homes and celebrations. Although they had humble beginnings in Saharanpur, India, their extravagant life in South Africa has often made headlines. Here’s how they have spent their millions …
Dubai mansion
City Press reported that when the Gupta family left South Africa, they bought a villa in Dubai that was advertised as “awaiting a VVIP with deep pockets”. According to the publication, it had a listing of US$27 million (around 100 million dirham) and at the time was considered one of the most expensive houses in the United Arab Emirates.
The publication also reported the mansion had 10 bedrooms, 13 bathrooms, nine reception rooms, a hand-painted dome and a garage with space for 11 cars.
Sun City wedding
The Gupta family made headlines after they hosted an extravagant wedding at the luxury Sun City resort in South Africa in 2013. The holiday resort, in the country’s North West province, is known as the “kingdom of pleasure” and there the brothers’ niece Vega Gupta married Aakash Jahajgarhia over five days from April 30 to May 4, reported the country’s News24.