South African (SA) Law Enforcement, the Hawks say the nine foreign nationals were arrested at OR Tambo International Airport and a hotel in Bruma, east of Johannesburg, over an alleged attempt to leave South Africa to participate in the Russia-Ukraine war, and they are expected to appear in the Kempton Park Magistrates’ Court.
Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine more than four and a half years ago and has been using foreign nationals, including from Africa, in its army.
Hawks Spokesperson Katlego Mogale says the suspects were preparing to board flights out of the country when they were apprehended.
“The suspects were allegedly preparing to board flights out of the country when they were apprehended.
The suspects are expected to face charges relating to the contravention of the Regulation of Foreign Military Assistance Act 15 of 1998.”
—SABC—
