Five South Africans in court over alleged recruitment for Russia’s war in Ukraine

1 December 2025 Vanshika

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Suspects arrested after tipoff over accusation that 17 South Africans were tricked on to frontlines of the conflictFive South Africans have appeared in court on charges relating to recruitment and fighting for Russia in its war with Ukraine, amid allegations that 17 South Africans had been tricked on to the frontlines of the conflict.A female suspect was arrested on Thursday on her return to South Africa at OR Tambo international airport outside Johannesburg, police said. Three suspects were arrested at the airport on Friday and another on Saturday. Continue reading…

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