Suspended Fishcor CEO Mike Nghipunya was yesterday joined by five other co-accused in the unfolding international fishing bribery scandal when he appeared in the Windhoek Magistrate's Court for the first time.
Nghipunya is facing three charges, including fraud, contravening the Anti-Corruption Act and corruptly using office for gratification as well as money laundering. There were hugs and smiles when the five other co-accused, including former fisheries minister Bernhard Esau, ex-justice minister Sacky Shanghala, James Hatuikulipi, Tamson 'Fitty' Hatuikulipi and Pius 'Taxa' Mwatelulo entered the court. The five were recalled to appear yesterday as they were facing new charges, with regards to the alleged corruption at the State-owned fishing company Fishcor.
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