Police have arrested a man who allegedly preyed on young girls and women in the KZN Midlands
The man at the centre of disturbing allegations that have rocked Hilton in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands has been arrested and is expected to appear in the Pietermaritzburg Magistrate’s Court on Monday.
He is facing a charge of sexual misconduct.
The arrest follows months of allegations of sexual exploitation and inappropriate relationships involving young girls and women in the region.
The man was previously dubbed the “Hilton Predator” by private investigator Brad Nathanson, who has been investigating allegations against him.
Nathanson previously alleged that the man, who was 31 at the time, met a 15-year-old girl at a Hilton gym before contacting her through Instagram.
According to the investigator, the man allegedly gained the teenager’s trust before taking her from her parents’ home.
Nathanson also raised allegations involving other potential victims, including girls aged between 14 and 15.
He said the arrest was an important development following months of investigative work and accounts from women who had come forward.
“For me, this is an important moment after months of work, numerous conversations and the accounts of women who have found the courage to come forward,” he said.
Nathanson claimed that more than 79 women had approached him with similar allegations.
The former South African police officer, who has worked as a private investigator since 1980, has been vocal about the case. He has previously said he interviewed the teenager and examined recovered communications as part of his investigation.