Well, that didn’t go so well.

The man accused of filming Black children in Malawi making racist and demeaning statements about themselves was arrested in Zambia, officials announced today.

The Chinese national accused of coercing and abusing the children to say horrific things about themselves speaking in Chinese had reportedly been on the run since an investigation picked up steam last week. The videos were reportedly produced and sold to Chinese nationals on social media.

The videos drew international outrage and forced Chinese diplomats into damage control, issuing a statement last week saying China condemns racism. They also announced a tuition-free Master’s degree program was being offered for Malawian citizens who want to study in China.

Backlash was swift in Malawi when the investigation into the videos came to light thanks to a journalistic investigation and exposure by African vloggers. Malawi officials have reportedly been pressuring Chinese nationals to show proof of residency and extraditing those who cannot prove they have official business in Malawi since the controversy grew.

It was unclear where the man would be extradited from Zambia but Malawi officials have said they want the man to stand trial.

More about the arrest can be found here.