{"id":50847,"date":"2023-08-07T16:47:21","date_gmt":"2023-08-07T16:47:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/namibia\/all-news\/third-suspect-arrested-in-n14-million-namra-fraud"},"modified":"2023-08-07T16:57:17","modified_gmt":"2023-08-07T16:57:17","slug":"third-suspect-arrested-in-n14-million-namra-fraud","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/namibia\/all-news\/third-suspect-arrested-in-n14-million-namra-fraud","title":{"rendered":"Third suspect arrested in N$14 million NamRA fraud"},"content":{"rendered":"

Eveline de Klerk<\/b><\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Namibia. <\/strong><\/span>Businessman Salmon Heita has been added to suspects in the alleged N$14 million fraud and tax evasion case currently being investigated by the Walvis Bay police and the Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA).<\/p>\n

Heita appeared in the Walvis Bay Magistrate\u2019s Court on Wednesday morning facing charges of fraud, tax evasion, racketeering, and money laundering, similar to those Chunga Matengu and clearing and forwarding agent Amon Haukongo (37), who were arrested last month, are facing.<\/p>\n

According to Inspector Ileni Shapumba, the arrest of the trio follows an extensive joint investigation by NamRA and the police.<\/p>\n

The alleged fraud was committed between 2021 and 2023, during which they allegedly imported prohibited goods.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey unlawfully and intentionally imported prohibited goods and failed to declare the correct amounts of duty to Customs and Excise, as well as issued incomplete permits. As a result, a sting operation was carried out leading to their arrest,\u201d Shapumba explained.<\/p>\n

A recent statement by NamRA spokesperson Steven Ndorokaze emphasised that such fraudulent activities negatively affect the country and revenue generated by the state.<\/p>\n

\u201cHence, NamRA remains committed to strengthening its zero tolerance for corruption, whether it involves taxpayers or staff,\u201d Ndorokaze said.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Namibia<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Eveline de Klerk   Africa-Press – Namibia. Businessman Salmon Heita has been added to suspects in the alleged N$14 million fraud and tax evasion case currently being investigated by the Walvis Bay police and the Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA). 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