A 57-year-old Swakopmund man was scammed out of N$523 737.50 on Friday 10 July 2026 at around 12:00, as per Nampol’s weekend crime report.

“It is alleged that the unidentified suspect called the complainant, pretending to be a Bank official, informed the complainant that his money was being withdrawn from his accounts and he requested the victim to open his banking App,” the report states. 

In the process the victim’s money was then transferred from his bank account without his consent. 

No arrest and recoveries were made yet and the police investigation continues. The Swakopmund police are investigating a case of fraud and money laundering.

By Marshallino Beukes