FBI pensioner returns to Africa

Derek Bond was held in a South African jail for two weeks

A British pensioner wrongly arrested and held for two weeks in South Africa on suspicion of being one of the FBI's most wanted criminals has returned to the country on holiday.

Derek Bond, from Bristol, was arrested in February on the orders of the bureau while in the country on a wine-tasting holiday with his wife Audrey.

The 72-year-old grandfather and charity worker was held in a jail cell for a fortnight before the FBI admitted they had the wrong man.

Now Mr and Mrs Bond have returned to South Africa after the KwaZulu-Natal tourist board offered them a free trip.

Identity fraud

Keith Nepean, president of the Clifton Rotary Club which Mr Bond helped found, said: "I believe they are there at the moment.

"They were looking forward to the holiday, which I think they thought would be a nice break. They do love South Africa and have been there a few times before."

Mr Nepean said Mr Bond, who had trouble sleeping and became very emotional after his imprisonment, was now "very well".

Mr Bond is believed to have been the victim of 'identity fraud' which led him to be arrested on suspicion of being wanted man Derek Sykes.