Police in South Africa confirm that disgraced lawyer Peet Viljoen is arrested at OR Tambo International Airport. Multiple outlets report that the Hawks arrest him shortly after his arrival on Tuesday night, with one report describing the arrest as occurring just moments after he lands. The reports also link the arrest to his return from the United States, where he is said to have been deported following detention. One outlet states that Viljoen spent about 100 days in detention in the US before deportation. Another report describes that he was held by US authorities, including a period of ICE detention, before returning to South Africa.
In South Africa, sources say Viljoen faces extensive criminal allegations. One outlet reports that he has been charged with about 400 counts, including fraud and theft, and that he is expected to appear in court soon. The details of the charges and his next court proceedings are described as part of an ongoing legal process. The reports collectively indicate he is taken into custody following the airport arrest, and his legal case continues through the courts.
