Nine arrested in SA over alleged plans to join Russia-Ukraine war
Nine arrested in SA over alleged plans to join Russia-Ukraine war bombeleni_temp Mon, 11/09/2026 - 11:40 File: A pair of handcuffs. Getty Images/Daniel Tadevosyan File: A pair of handcuffs. Getty Images/Daniel Tadevosyan JOHANNESBURG - Nine foreign nationals have been arrested at OR Tambo International Airport and a hotel in Bruma in connection with an alleged attempt to travel from South Africa to fight in the Russia-Ukraine war. According to Hawks spokesperson Katlego Mogale, the suspects, age
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Nine arrested in SA over alleged plans to join Russia-Ukraine war bombeleni_temp Mon, 11/09/2026 - 11:40
File: A pair of handcuffs. Getty Images/Daniel Tadevosyan
File: A pair of handcuffs. Getty Images/Daniel Tadevosyan
JOHANNESBURG - Nine foreign nationals have been arrested at OR Tambo International Airport and a hotel in Bruma in connection with an alleged attempt to travel from South Africa to fight in the Russia-Ukraine war.
According to Hawks spokesperson Katlego Mogale, the suspects, aged between 20 and 26, were arrested on Sunday following an intelligence-driven operation.
The arrests followed a multidisciplinary investigation involving Interpol, the Hawks in Germiston, international law enforcement agencies, SAPS Crime Intelligence, the Gauteng Provincial Tracking Team and other law enforcement structures.
The suspects are expected to face charges relating to the contravention of the Regulation of Foreign Military Assistance Act 15 of 1998.
They are expected to appear before the Kempton Park Magistrate’s Court.
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