“He was later arrested by Brazilian authorities in August 2013 on a charge of false documentation and, regrettably, released in 2015 after serving a sentence for this crime,” said Naidoo.
Again, Interpol Pretoria worked to track him down, seeking assistance from Brazilian authorities.
“In June 2020, the investigating teams' collaborative efforts culminated with the arrest of the murder fugitive at an identified address in Brazil. He had been kept in police custody at a public prison in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, since his arrest.
“After a lengthy investigation, the murder fugitive is set to be back in the country to face a crime he allegedly committed a little less than a decade ago,” said Naidoo.
SAPS management has hailed the work of the investigators.
“This is a culmination of hard work and the relentless efforts of our law enforcement officers. This is indeed victory for us as a service. Thank you to the team, who didn’t give up even after years of hard work.
“Our focus is to bring closure to the family and friends of the deceased, as well as to ensure that justice is served,” said national police commissioner Gen Khehla Sitole.