Namibian authorities have arrested three family members in connection with the recent N\$315 million diamond heist involving Namdia, the country’s state-owned diamond company. The suspects, all from the same family, were taken into custody after a significant investigation uncovered a pattern of lavish spending that raised suspicions.
The heist, which is one of the largest in Namibia’s history, involved the theft of precious diamonds from Namdia’s vaults. Investigators began to connect the dots when the suspects were observed flaunting wealth through high-end purchases, luxury vacations, and extravagant social media posts.
Authorities were alerted to the possibility of an inside job, and surveillance led them to link the family members to the missing diamonds. The stolen diamonds were believed to have been smuggled out of the country through illegal channels, although the full extent of the operation is still being uncovered.
The arrests come after months of careful tracking, and the suspects are now facing serious charges related to theft, money laundering, and organized crime. Namdia officials expressed relief over the progress of the investigation, which they say has restored public confidence in the company’s ability to safeguard its assets.
This high-profile case has sparked a nationwide discussion on corruption and security within Namibia’s diamond industry, one of the country’s key economic pillars. Authorities have vowed to continue their efforts to ensure transparency and accountability in the sector.
