ACC hunts former magistrate
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has asked the public to assist them to trace former Gobabis magistrate Walter 'Rooies' Mostert.
A warrant for his arrest was issued yesterday morning. He is being sought in connection with charges of corruption, fraud, extortion, attempting to defeat the course of justice and offences under the Immigration Act.
Early in August, Republikein reported that the prosecutor-general had recommended prosecution for Mostert, following an ACC probe into the alleged approval of permanent residence permits.
Allegations and rumours at the time included that Mostert had defrauded people by promising them documents after receiving large sums of money, but in fact never delivered on his promises. Four home affairs officials were also implicated.
In one matter, Mostert had allegedly promised citizenship to a South African national, his wife, his two sisters and his parents for between N$350 000 and N$450 000.
This never materialised although Mostert had apparently been paid.
Mostert was at the time also being investigated for alleged fraudulent land transactions in Gobabis, and it was reported that this probe was at an advanced stage. He is accused of defrauding an investor into a business of about N$400 000.
Allegations are that he sold a piece of land twice. The first buyer also alleges he was defrauded and laid fraud charges of N$1.5 million against Mostert earlier this year. At that time, Mostert was in South Africa and local authorities had made contact with Interpol in that regard.
Mostert spoke to Republikein and told them that he was not aware of the decision by the PG to prosecute him, but added that he would return once he had tied up loose ends.
If anyone has information about Mostert's whereabouts, ACC chief investigator Justine Kanyangela can be contacted on 081 127 7486, or the ACC head of investigations, Nelius Becker, on 081 129 9215.
It is believed that Mostert is in the Klerksdorp area in Gauteng and may be travelling with a Namibian or South African passport.
STAFF REPORTER
A warrant for his arrest was issued yesterday morning. He is being sought in connection with charges of corruption, fraud, extortion, attempting to defeat the course of justice and offences under the Immigration Act.
Early in August, Republikein reported that the prosecutor-general had recommended prosecution for Mostert, following an ACC probe into the alleged approval of permanent residence permits.
Allegations and rumours at the time included that Mostert had defrauded people by promising them documents after receiving large sums of money, but in fact never delivered on his promises. Four home affairs officials were also implicated.
In one matter, Mostert had allegedly promised citizenship to a South African national, his wife, his two sisters and his parents for between N$350 000 and N$450 000.
This never materialised although Mostert had apparently been paid.
Mostert was at the time also being investigated for alleged fraudulent land transactions in Gobabis, and it was reported that this probe was at an advanced stage. He is accused of defrauding an investor into a business of about N$400 000.
Allegations are that he sold a piece of land twice. The first buyer also alleges he was defrauded and laid fraud charges of N$1.5 million against Mostert earlier this year. At that time, Mostert was in South Africa and local authorities had made contact with Interpol in that regard.
Mostert spoke to Republikein and told them that he was not aware of the decision by the PG to prosecute him, but added that he would return once he had tied up loose ends.
If anyone has information about Mostert's whereabouts, ACC chief investigator Justine Kanyangela can be contacted on 081 127 7486, or the ACC head of investigations, Nelius Becker, on 081 129 9215.
It is believed that Mostert is in the Klerksdorp area in Gauteng and may be travelling with a Namibian or South African passport.
STAFF REPORTER
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