WASHINGTON (Pakistan Point News / Sputnik - 15th June, 2021) The United States has designated two former ministers of Namibia over their alleged involvement in corruption activities, State Department spokesperson Ned price revealed in a statement on Tuesday.
"We are announcing today the public designation of former�Namibian government officials Bernhardt Esau and Sakeus Shanghala, due to their�involvement in significant corruption," Price said.�"In�their�official capacities as Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources (Esau) and Minister of Justice (Shanghala), they were involved in corrupt acts that undermined�rule�of law and the Namibian public's faith in their government's democratic institutions�and public processes, including by using their�political influence�and official power�for�their�personal benefit."
Price pointed out that both individuals will be prohibited from entering the United States.
Moreover, Price said, Washington has designated Bernhardt Esau's wife, Swamma Esau, and his son, Philippus Esau.
