Two suspected fraudsters have been remanded by the Anti-Corruption Court over allegations of laundering more than USD 257,000 obtained through a fraudulent military supply contract scheme targeting foreign investors.
The suspects, identified as Ssekidde Godfrey Lubowa and Ibona Joseph, were arraigned following investigations conducted jointly by the State House Anti-Corruption Unit, the Criminal Investigations Directorate and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions.
Prosecutors allege that between September 2022 and May 2023, the accused, together with others still at large, fraudulently obtained USD 257,896.5 approximately Shs 1 billion from Namibian investors, including Etosha Defensive Systems Pty Ltd and Penda Enterprises CC.
The court heard that the suspects allegedly claimed they would secure a government contract to supply army uniforms, boots, sleeping bags, and mosquito nets. The money was reportedly channelled through a law firm’s bank account under the guise of paying registration fees, bid security, and other expenses linked to obtaining the contract from the Office of the President.
Authorities further stated that Ssekidde had previously been remanded on allegations of impersonating a Major General attached to the Office of the President.
The accused face charges including money laundering, obtaining money by false pretence, forgery, uttering false documents, personation, and conspiracy to defraud. They were remanded until May 19, 2026.
