Tag: customs fraud
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Eight Namibian Defendants Plead Not Guilty to Over N$3 Billion Customs Fraud
Overview In a high-profile case that has drawn national attention, eight individuals accused of customs fraud involving more than N$3 billion appeared in the Windhoek High Court. Each defendant entered a not-guilty plea during the opening of a long-pending trial that began yesterday, setting the stage for a protracted legal process that could have far-reaching…
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Eight Accused Deny Guilty Plea in N$3 Billion Customs Fraud Case
Overview Eight individuals charged in a sprawling customs fraud case involving more than N$3 billion appeared in the Windhoek High Court on the first day of what is expected to be a lengthy, high-profile trial. The defendants pleaded not guilty on 1,583 charges, in their personal capacities, marking a renewed phase in a case that…
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Namibia: Eight Plead Not Guilty to Over N$3 Billion Customs Fraud Charges
High-Profile Trial Kicks Off in Windhoek The long-awaited trial of eight individuals accused of elaborate customs fraud opened at the Windhoek High Court, with all defendants formally pleading not guilty today. The case centers on alleged misappropriation and evasion schemes that investigators say could total more than N$3 billion in illicit gains. What the Plea…
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BOC Launches Second Public Bid for Discayas’ Luxury Car Fleet Amid Fraud Allegations
Second Public Auction on the Horizon for Discayas’ Luxury Fleet The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has announced that it will proceed with a second public auction of a batch of luxury vehicles linked to the Discaya family. Authorities allege that the vehicles were imported and registered in the country through fraudulent means, prompting the government…
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BOC Postpones Auction as Second Bid Sought for Discaya Family’s Four Luxury Vehicles
Background: A Second Bid in the Works The Bureau of Customs (BOC) is preparing to launch a second public auction for four luxury vehicles owned by the Discaya family. Authorities contend that the vehicles were imported and subsequently registered in the country through fraudulent means, prompting the bid process as part of the department’s ongoing…