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Namibian officials linked to Samherji 'Fishrot' scandal barred from entering US

US State department banned the officials involved in the alleged cash-for-quotas scheme, which includes allegations against Icelandic seafood giant Samherji.

Former Namibian Fisheries and Marine Resources Minister Bernard Esau (pictured) and Justice Minister Sacky Shanghala are no longer welcomed in the United States.
Former Namibian Fisheries and Marine Resources Minister Bernard Esau (pictured) and Justice Minister Sacky Shanghala are no longer welcomed in the United States.Foto: FAO
Published 16 June 2021, 15:31Updated 16 June 2021, 16:47
Samherji ScandalFishrotBernhard EsauJohannes StefanssonThorsteinn Mar Baldvinsson