Tag: N$3 billion


  • Eight Namibian Defendants Plead Not Guilty to Over N$3 Billion Customs Fraud

    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…

  • Eight Accused Deny Guilty Plea in N$3 Billion Customs Fraud Case

    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…

  • Namibia: Eight Plead Not Guilty to Over N$3 Billion Customs Fraud Charges

    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…