A US citizen wanted by the International Criminal Police Organisation, INTERPOL on charges of rape and the sexual assault of a minor is expected to appear in the Gqeberha Magistrates’ Court on Friday.
The 56-year-old suspect was arrested in Kabega Park, Gqeberha on Wednesday.
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Authorities say the man is wanted in the United States in connection with allegations dating back to 2017.
He is accused of sexually abusing his daughter who was 12 at the time.
National police spokesperson Amanda van Wyk says the suspect fled the US.
He was traced to the Eastern Cape following a long-running international investigation.
“Interpol National Central Bureau Pretoria traced the suspect and executed a Section 5(1b) warrant upon receipt of the USA’s extradition request with support from the Nelson Mandela Bay District Intervention Task Team, Crime Combating Unit, and Mount Road Crime Intelligence.
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“The suspect is expected to appear before the Gqeberha Magistrate’s Court facing an extradition application by the government of the United States of America to the Republic of South Africa.”
