A 56-year-old American fugitive has been arrested in Gqeberha for allegedly sexually abusing his daughter, following a coordinated international law enforcement operation.
A 56-year-old wanted fugitive has been arrested in Kabega Park, Gqeberha, for the alleged sexual abuse of his daughter.
The suspect, a US citizen, was apprehended at his home in the Eastern Cape on Wednesday following a coordinated tracking operation by international and local law enforcement units.
According to a South African Police Service (SAPS) report, the suspect was wanted by Interpol on charges of rape and sexual assault. The abuse was originally reported by the victim’s mother to the San Antonio Police Department in 2017.
"According to a report, the suspect allegedly raped his daughter and shared explicit text messages with her over a period; the victim was 12 years old at the time," SAPS stated. Police confirmed that the suspect evaded US authorities following the initial case processing.
