The Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested former Walvis Bay mayor Wilfred Immanuel on charges of money laundering and corruptly using his office for gratification. Authorities allege he acquired property through illicit means. He was released on bail, and his case will resume in December 2025.
The charges relate to a 2018 lease agreement for an industrial property. Immanuel and his son, Albertus Shitatu, each hold a significant stake in WiWW Trading Enterprises, the company that rented the unit. At the time, Immanuel chaired the council-owned company managing the industrial park where the property is located.
Reports indicate his company paid a monthly rent significantly lower than the rate charged to the previous tenant for the same unit. The discrepancy in rental payments forms a central part of the corruption allegations.
The charges relate to a 2018 lease agreement for an industrial property. Immanuel and his son, Albertus Shitatu, each hold a significant stake in WiWW Trading Enterprises, the company that rented the unit. At the time, Immanuel chaired the council-owned company managing the industrial park where the property is located.
Reports indicate his company paid a monthly rent significantly lower than the rate charged to the previous tenant for the same unit. The discrepancy in rental payments forms a central part of the corruption allegations.
