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SERVING THE COASTAL COMMUNITY SINCE 1958 NO 7026 FRIDAY 28 JULY 2023 Tel: +264 64 - 205854 / +264 64 - 461866 /Fax: +264 64 - 204813 / 064 - 461824 / Website: www.namibtimes.net
inside Major Tax Evasion and Fraud Case Unearthed Inmates at Swakopmund in Walvis Bay Police Station Eileen van der Schyff
A major tax evasion and fraud case involving prohibited goods has been uncovered by the Erongo Police, leading to the arrest of two suspects. Fred Chunga Matengu (49), and Amon Haukongo (37) were apprehended on 13 and 14 July respectively. The suspects are facing multiple charges, including fraud (tax evasion), forgery, uttering, theft,
racketeering, and money laundering. The alleged crimes took place between 2021 and 2023 in
Walvis Bay, with the suspects accused of unlawfully importing prohibited goods, failing to declare the
correct duties to Customs and Excise, and issuing incomplete permits According to a police report, the value of the state revenue involved in the fraudulent activities is estimated at a staggering NS 14.2 million. As of now, the recovered amount remains undisclosed. According to the
Commander of Community Affairs of the Erongo Police, Inspector Ileni Shapumba, the case was brought to light by NAMRA (Namibia Revenue Authority) officials, who acted as the complainant in this matter. The investigation is still ongoing as the police continue to unravel the com-
plexities of the fraudulent scheme. The suspects, Matengu and Haukongo, appeared before the Walvis Bay Magistrate court, where they were remanded in custody. The court has scheduled their next hearing for 29 August 2023 to allow for further investigation.
Tragic Accident in Karibib Informal Settlement Claims the Life of a Toddler
Sharlien Tjambari
In a shocking development following the Robin-44 Helicopter crash that claimed the lives of two individuals, Antje Gesa Nauhaus (34) finds herself in custody, facing charges of fraud, forgery, uttering, culpable homicide, and contravention of the Namibian Civil Aviation Regulations Act. On Tuesday, 25 July, State Prosecutor Annita Likius denied bail to Nauhaus, citing concerns over potential interference with investigations and the gravity of the charges. residence in Swakopmund. The charges against her are related to alleged fraud, forgery, and uttering between 29 June and 12 July this year, with the case reportedly filed by Namibia Base Aviation cc. According to allegations, the suspect unlawfully and intentionally misrepresented fake, forged, and altered certificates of the registration and flight test permit of the Helicopter to Namibia Base
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State Prosecutor Denies Bail to Nauhaus in Connection with Robin-44 Helicopter Crash
The Robin-44 Helicopter crash occurred on 17 July, east of the Swakopmund Dry Port, tragically taking the lives of Jacques Jacobs and Dirk von Weitz, both from the Swakopmund Flying School. According to a statement issued this week by Deputy Commissioner, Kauna Shikwambi of the Namibian Police, an investigation launched by the police, led to Nauhaus's arrest on 23 July at her
Raise Concerns about Alleged Police Brutality
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Sports News Aviation cc. Shikwambi said after obtaining a search warrant, law enforcement seized various items from Nauhaus's residence, including electronic devices, logbooks, financial documents, and invoices, as well
as items from the office of Namibia Base Aviation cc. During the bail hearing before Magistrate Nelao Brown, State Prosecutor Likius argued granting Continues on page 2
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