Former farm minister Mac Hengari tried to pay his rape accuser N$230 000 before police caught him Saturday evening. He planned this as the first part of N$ 750,000 meant to help move the victim to Canada. Police arrested him near an Eros restaurant after the victim's relative set up a meeting. He faces charges for trying to stop justice, bribing someone about an ongoing case.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah already fired Hengari last Wednesday when he should have quit. She also pulled him from the National Assembly. Hengari had written his resignation letter but wanted more time. He asked to travel on Thursday, but the president said no. Photos showed him handcuffed next to money spread on the floor.
Police might add more charges, like conspiracy against him. Experts say this shows a need for better background checks on political appointees. Hengari became minister just 30 days ago despite police looking into claims he raped a teen who is 21 now. Police collected DNA samples from both people, but the results face delays.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah already fired Hengari last Wednesday when he should have quit. She also pulled him from the National Assembly. Hengari had written his resignation letter but wanted more time. He asked to travel on Thursday, but the president said no. Photos showed him handcuffed next to money spread on the floor.
Police might add more charges, like conspiracy against him. Experts say this shows a need for better background checks on political appointees. Hengari became minister just 30 days ago despite police looking into claims he raped a teen who is 21 now. Police collected DNA samples from both people, but the results face delays.
