Pretoria – A 57-year-old Chinese national wanted in connection with a fraud case in China has been arrested in South Africa, police confirmed this week.
The fugitive was apprehended on Tuesday, 22 July 2025, by the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB) in Pretoria, which operates under the South African Police Service (SAPS).
The arrest was made after the suspect’s fugitive status was flagged during a visa application at the United States Embassy in Sandton.
“According to a preliminary report, INTERPOL circulated a Red Notice to all member countries to locate and provisionally arrest the Chinese national.
#sapsHQ [INTERPOL NCB PTA ARRESTS WANTED CHINESE FUGITIVE IN SANDTON] This week, the INTERPOL NCB Pretoria Extradition team arrested a 57y-old Chinese fugitive who is reportedly linked to a case of fraud reported in China.
According to a preliminary report, INTERPOL circulated… pic.twitter.com/MKKVXnUMk8
— SA Police Service 🇿🇦 (@SAPoliceService) July 24, 2025
“Wanted persons often flee to another country to evade their arrest,” police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Amanda van Wyk said in a statement.
The suspect made his first appearance in the Randburg Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, 23 July 2025.
Police have not yet disclosed the suspect’s identity or further details regarding the fraud case.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
