South African authorities have rearrested Nigerian televangelist Timothy Omotosho, simply weeks after he was acquitted of a number of rape fees. The arrest, carried out on Saturday morning within the city of East London, is linked to immigration violations.
Omotosho, a distinguished pastor with Jesus Dominion Worldwide (JDI), was launched final month after a high-profile trial the place he confronted 32 fees, together with rape, sexual exploitation, and human trafficking. He was first arrested in 2017.
Police Commissioner Basic Fannie Masemola advised reporters that Omotosho was apprehended shortly after a church service. “He’ll face fees for violating the Immigration Act and is scheduled to seem in courtroom on Monday,” Masemola acknowledged.
South Africa’s Minister of Residence Affairs, Leon Schreiber, confirmed the arrest adopted Omotosho’s unsuccessful try and overturn a previous resolution declaring him a prohibited particular person. “After an intensive evaluate, the division upheld the choice. To implement compliance with the Republic’s legal guidelines, Omotosho will seem in courtroom on Monday, 12 Could 2025,” the ministry mentioned in a press release.
In April, Decide Irma Schoeman of the Jap Cape Excessive Courtroom acquitted Omotosho and his two co-accused, criticizing the prosecution for failing to current adequate proof to safe a conviction.