Diamond Heist

Namdia recovers N$40.6 Million in stolen diamonds as investigation continues

Namib Desert Diamonds (NAMDIA) has given an update on the armed robbery at its premises, confirming that diamonds worth N$40.6 million have been recovered out of the N$314.9 million stolen. The Namibian Police Force is leading the investigation, with two suspects arrested and scheduled to appear in court on 23 May 2025. The diamond marketing and sales company has reaffirmed its commitment to increasing security measures to prevent future incidents. […]

March 6, 2025 31

Business / Economics

Two arrested in Namdia robbery and some stolen diamonds recovered

Namdia Head Office An armed robbery took place at Namib Desert Diamonds on Saturday, during which an unspecified number of diamonds were stolen. The value of the stolen diamonds is still to be determined. In response, we reached out to Deputy Inspector General Elias Mutota for an update on the ongoing investigation. "We have arrested two suspects, and we have recovered some of the diamonds," Mutota confirmed. "Our […]

January 20, 2025 473

Namibia

Former Cop Among Suspects in NAMDIA Diamond Heist

Police are investigating the theft of diamonds worth about N$1 billion from Namib Desert Diamonds as an inside job. Deputy Inspector General Elias Mutota confirmed that one of the detained suspects is a security officer at NAMDIA. One Africa TV reports by journalist Envaalde Matheus indicate that authorities believe there may be additional suspects. NamDIA's Beverley Coussement: Watch NewsOnOne on oneafrica.tv for free or GoTv channel 84 or DSTv channel […]

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