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Walter Mostert applying to have prosecution against him withdrawn

Walter Mostert applying to have prosecution against him withdrawn

Walter Mostert, a former Magistrate accused of illegally assisting a South African family to obtain Namibian citizenship, in exchange for a bribe of N$ 340 000 is now applying to have the prosecution against him withdrawn, in a hearing that began today before the high court.  Mostert, who stands represented by Salomon Kanyemba was also accused of escaping from police custody. In his application, he denies escaping from custody and claims his arrest was unlawful, in that he was not presented with a copy of the arrest warrant. In his heads of argument, Mostert claims the Anti corruption commission is…
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