Sanlam fraud accused wants chief investigator Amakali removed
Former Onandjokwe Intermediate Hospital nurse Festus Amwaalwa has requested the Ondangwa Magistrate’s Court to remove the lead investigator from his multimillion-dollar fraud case. He says investigating officer Leon Amakali’s continued involvement threatens his right to a fair trial. Amwaalwa, who is one of the 28 people accused of defrauding Sanlam of about N$2.2 million, made […] The post Sanlam fraud accused wants chief investigator Amakali removed appeared first on The Namibian .
Former Onandjokwe Intermediate Hospital nurse Festus Amwaalwa has requested the Ondangwa Magistrate’s Court to remove the lead investigator from his multimillion-dollar fraud case.
He says investigating officer Leon Amakali’s continued involvement threatens his right to a fair trial.
Amwaalwa, who is one of the 28 people accused of defrauding Sanlam of about N$2.2 million, made the request on Friday while presenting his closing submissions in his bail application.
He accused Amakali of misconduct, intimidation and acting against him because of personal issues, claiming the investigator had demanded sexual favours from his sister in exchange for assistance with his bail application.
“The investigation team handling this matter is compromised and not fit to bear witness on behalf of the state,” Amwaalwa told the court in his written submission.
