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Originally published by Citizen DigitalNovember 30, 2025
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South Africa arrests four men suspected of planning to fight for Russia
The men were stopped at the boarding gate in Johannesburg on Friday, police said, weeks after reports another 17 South African men were stuck in Ukraine after being lured into joining mercenary forces.....
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South African authorities arrested four men at Johannesburg's airport on Friday, suspected of being recruited to fight for Russia's military. This comes amidst ongoing efforts to repatriate 17 other South African men reportedly stuck in Ukraine after being lured into mercenary service.
- The four men were stopped at the boarding gate while en route to Russia via the United Arab Emirates.
- The arrests followed a tip-off to the Hawks police unit, which revealed that a South African female allegedly facilitated their recruitment.
- The suspects are expected in court on Monday for contravening the Regulation of Foreign Military Assistance Act.
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