Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) chief investigator Oberty Inambao has outlined details of more than 400 million dollars allegedly embezzled from NAMCOR during ongoing bail proceedings in the Windhoek Magistrate's Court.
The applicants in this matter are expected to conclude tomorrow morning, after defence lawyer Ileni Gebhardt closes her case.
Testifying before Magistrate Linus Samunzala, Oberty Inambao said the alleged amount includes N$73 million in debt owed to NAMCOR by Eco Fuel, N$53 million for asset purchases, N$35 million in fuel supplied to Enercon, and N$238 million in fuel supplied to Erongo Petroleum CC.
The State opposes bail, alleging the funds benefited the accused through their business entities.
Defence lawyer Ileni Gebhardt argued that an accused person cannot be detained as a form of anticipatory punishment and said the current proceedings are for bail, not to determine guilt.
Under cross-examination, Inambao confirmed that ACC investigators working on the case are not trained or experienced in investigating crimes arising from contractual matters or in the fuel industry.
He said investigations are at an advanced stage, but he could not indicate when the matter may go to trial.
The case involves several accused persons, including Leo Nandago, who is alleged to have paid N$500,000 to Quality Meat Supplies, which was later transferred to Panduleni Farming, owned by Panduleni Hamukwaya, the husband of co-accused Jennifer Hamukwaya.
Gebhardt challenged Inambao for not providing documentary evidence, such as invoices for fuel purchases or details of quantities supplied, despite stating that the state holds this evidence.
In a separate cross-examination, defence lawyer Gilroy Kasper accused Inambao of being biassed against his client, Olivia Dunaiski.
Kasper argued that Connie van Wyk, charged with receiving about N$1.5 million, has been granted bail, while Dunaiski, charged with receiving N$10,000, remains in custody.
He said the amounts differ by a large margin.
Dunaiski has stated she will stand trial, will not abscond, and maintains that the charges against her have no basis.
Inambao opposed bail, citing the seriousness of the charges and the risk of interference with the investigation.
Inambao told the court that further arrests are expected in connection with the case and that sufficient witness statements and bank records have been obtained to support the investigation.
The bail application will continue tomorrow, and advocate Basson Lilungwe is expected to re-examine Inambao from the ACC.