South African Prosecutor's Office: Russia paid for the escape of an…
South African Prosecutor's Office: Russia paid for the escape of an African influencer suspected of preparing terrorist attacks in Europe — Bloomberg Russia may have financed the escape from South Africa to Zimbabwe of anti-French activist Kemi Seby.
Consensus
- Kemi Seba and Francois van der Merwe were arrested in Pretoria on April 13.
- They were attempting to cross the Limpopo River into Zimbabwe illegally.
- South African prosecutors allege that Russia funded and trained Seba.
- Seba is accused of planning terrorist attacks in Europe and the UK.
- Seba is wanted by Benin for supporting a coup and for terrorism and money laundering charges.
- Van der Merwe allegedly received money from Russia for safe escort and transport of Seba from South Africa to Zimbabwe.
- The alleged plan involved Seba traveling from Zimbabwe to Europe to carry out attacks.
Points of divergence
- Seba's son was also arrested alongside him and van der Merwe. — tg_echoonline_news
- Seba is referred to as 'Kapo Chichi' in the documents, and the money was for the safe escort and transport of 'Kapo Chichi' from South Africa to Zimbabwe. — tg_theinsider
- Seba was deprived of French citizenship in 2024 and previously accused by the US State Department of being used by the Wagner Group to spread pro-Russian narratives in 2022. — tg_echoonline_news
Coverage (2 sources)
- South African Prosecutor: Russia paid for the escape of an African influencer suspected of preparing European terrorist attacks — B... — ЭХО / Новости
- South African Prosecutor's Office claims Russia funded and trained an African influencer to organize terrorist attacks in Europe — The Insider