The Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested the former Khorixas Town Council CEO, Nicodemus Gaeseb, and five former councillors. The group, which served from 2010 to 2015, includes Tryphosa Molotho, Andreas Aibeb, Enoir Howoseb, Berlinda Xoagus, and Elray Esau. They face charges related to the corrupt sale of a council house.
Authorities allege the officials unconstitutionally sold a property designated for incoming CEOs. The house was reportedly undervalued, renovated using municipal money, and then sold to Gaeseb under a government program for which it was ineligible. The program requires a minimum occupancy period, which the CEO had not met.
The accused appeared in court and were each granted bail. Their case has been postponed for a future hearing in the regional court. They are charged with corruptly using their office for gratification and using false documents to mislead a principal.
Authorities allege the officials unconstitutionally sold a property designated for incoming CEOs. The house was reportedly undervalued, renovated using municipal money, and then sold to Gaeseb under a government program for which it was ineligible. The program requires a minimum occupancy period, which the CEO had not met.
The accused appeared in court and were each granted bail. Their case has been postponed for a future hearing in the regional court. They are charged with corruptly using their office for gratification and using false documents to mislead a principal.
