95 Libyans busted in secret military camp, to be charged with visa misrepresentation for now, says NPA

Johnathan Paoli

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has decided to preliminary charge the Libyan nationals found at a secret military camp in Mpumalanga, with misrepresentation in applying for visas.

NPA Mpumalanga Spokesperson Monica Nyuswa, speaking outside the White River Magistrates Court on Monday, said the prosecution has received the docket from the South African Police Service (SAPS) and decided to prosecute all 95 Libyan nationals.

Nyuswa said the case will be added to the criminal court roll, effectively meaning the suspects will not be deported.

“They will be prosecuted on a charge of misrepresentation in their application for visas. That’s the only charge they are facing at this stage,” Nyuswa said.

She said the matter is expected to be postponed in order to allow for further investigations and for a decision to be made whether additional charges will be brought against the Libians.

Speaking ahead of the court appearance,