A Ghanaian man has been arrested at the OR Tambo International Airport in South Africa.
Reports by the South African Police Service detailed that the 40-year-old Ghanaian man was arrested on Friday, 01 May 2026.
According to the South African Police, the 40-year-old Ghanaian man was arrested after authorities detected on the Movement Control System (MCS) that linked him to a SAPS Linden case.
They alleged that the defrauded SARS by submitting fraudulent tax returns during 2017, leading to SARS loss of more than R350 000-00 due to the suspect’s illegal activities.
In a statement issued on May 3, 2026, the South African Police Service wrote, “A 40-year-old Ghanaian man was arrested at the OR Tambo International Airport on Friday, 01 May 2026, after he was detected on the Movement Control System (MCS) that linked him to a SAPS Linden case.
It is alleged that the suspect defrauded SARS by submitting fraudulent tax returns during 2017. SARS has suffered a loss of more than R350 000-00 due to the suspect’s illegal activities.
Gauteng Hawks Head, Major General Ebrahim Kadwa, has praised the investigating officer from the Johannesburg Serious Commercial Crime Investigation Unit for the outstanding work.
The suspect is due to appear in the Palmridge Commercial Crime Court on Monday, 04 May 2026”.
In other news, the South African Police have issued a statement condemning Xenophobic attacks targeting Ghanaian nationals and other Foreign Nationals.
According to the South African Police, acts of xenophobia, violence, looting, or intimidation will not be tolerated under any circumstances.
The SA Police announced that persons found inciting or supporting such criminal conduct will be identified, apprehended, and brought before the courts.
In a statement shared on Facebook on April 24, 2026, the South African Police Service wrote, “[ATTACKS AGAINST GHANAIAN NATIONALS AND OTHER FOREIGN NATIONALS]
The Ministry of Police strongly condemns the recent xenophobic acts of violence and intimidation directed at Ghanaian nationals and other foreign nationals within the Republic of South Africa.
These actions are not only unlawful, but they stand in direct opposition to the values of dignity, equality, and human rights upon which our democracy is founded. South Africa is a constitutional state governed by the rule of law. No individual or group has the authority to take the law into their own hands, irrespective of grievances or frustrations.
The Ministry of Police wishes to advise the members of the public that acts of xenophobia, violence, looting, or intimidation will not be tolerated under any circumstances. The South African Police Service (SAPS) has been instructed to act decisively and without hesitation in addressing these incidents. All those found to be participating in, inciting, or supporting such criminal conduct will be identified, apprehended, and brought before the courts.
The Ministry of Police calls on all communities to remain calm and to reject any attempts to sow division and hatred among residents of our country. The Ministry further urges community leaders, civil society organisations, and all stakeholders to work together with law enforcement agencies to prevent further violence and to promote dialogue and understanding”.
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