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South African police arrest 9 foreign nationals suspected of traveling to Russia to fight in Ukraine
The suspects were intercepted after an intelligence-led operation involving Interpol and other agencies, and they face charges under South Africa's foreign military assistance law.
- On Sunday night, authorities arrested nine foreign nationals in Gauteng after uncovering an alleged plan to travel from South Africa to participate in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, apprehending them at OR Tambo International Airport and a hotel in Bruma.
- A multidisciplinary team involving the Hawks and Interpol coordinated the operation, with suspects facing charges for violating South Africa's Regulation of Foreign Military Assistance Act, which prohibits mercenary activity without government authorization.
- Authorities caught the suspects, aged between 20 and 26, while they were "preparing to board flights out of the country," though officials have not disclosed the group's nationalities or which side they intended to join.
- Court proceedings are expected to begin either later on Monday or Tuesday before the Kempton Park Magistrates' Court, where the nine will face charges relating to the Regulation of Foreign Military Assistance Act.
- Intelligence assessments suggest more than 1,700 people from 36 African countries have been recruited for the conflict, highlighting broader recruitment trends affecting South Africa and the continent amid persistent allegations of false employment promises.
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South African police arrest 9 foreign nationals suspected of traveling to Russia to fight in Ukraine
South African police have arrested nine foreign nationals suspected of trying to travel to Russia to fight in the war between Russia and Ukraine.
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Foreign Nationals Detained At OR Tambo Over Alleged Ukraine-War Travel Plans
The Hawks say nine foreign nationals were detained at OR Tambo International Airport and a Gauteng hotel over alleged plans to travel to the Russia-Ukraine war. The post Foreign Nationals Detained At OR Tambo Over Alleged Ukraine-War Travel Plans appeared first on 2oceansvibe News | South African and international news.
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