The former Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources, Bernhardt Esau, returned to the Windhoek High Court this afternoon, where he informed Justice David Munsu that he has no reason to flee the country if granted bail.
 
Esau, during his last appearance, assured the court that he could pay a sum of N$200,000 for his temporary freedom.

He faces a myriad of charges, in which over N$350 million was allegedly embezzled.

Fishrot accused and former Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources Bernhardt Esau told the High Court on Thursday that his co-accused, specifically Mike Nghipunya, used his name to distribute and sell fishing quotas while redirecting funds meant for Governmental Objectives for their own benefit.