Rugby World Cup-winning South Africa first five Elton Jantjies was arrested at a Johannesburg airport for allegedly causing "malicious damage to property" on a flight from Dubai.
Jantjies, 31, was detained at OR Tambo International Airport and later released.
He is expected to appear in court on Tuesday.
Elton Jantjies. Photo: Photosport
Jantjies' agent said his client was alleged to have damaged a light on board the plane.
"We believe that the incident has been unnecessarily heightened," added James Adams in a statement.
"Our client, however, remains compliant with the investigation process and will address the matter with the seriousness it beckons."
Jantjies, who has played 41 times for the Springboks and was part of the 2019 World Cup-winning squad, had been on holiday in Turkey with his family, who are still there, before flying home via Dubai.
-BBC