Woman Defrauded of N.dollars 472,000 Through Police Impersonation

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A 52-year-old woman in Namibia was allegedly defrauded of N.dollars 472,000 by individuals posing as police officers. The scam, which took place between 16 and 26 June 2025, was reported to the Namibian Police Force on Wednesday. The victim was initially deceived into buying a driver's license, which then escalated into a fabricated arrest. The fake officers demanded payment to avoid arrest, leading the victim to withdraw various amounts of money, which were then transferred into a Bank Windhoek account.

Key Takeaways:

  • The scam involved individuals posing as police officers, impersonating the Namibian Police Force.
  • The victim was initially contacted by a person who convinced her to buy a driver's license.
  • The scheme escalated into a fabricated arrest, with the victim being told to pay a substantial amount of money to avoid arrest.
  • The victim withdrew various amounts of money, which were then transferred into a Bank Windhoek account.
  • A total of N.dollars 472,000 was allegedly defrauded from the victim.
  • The case was reported to the Namibian Police Force on Wednesday, with no arrests made yet.
  • Police investigation into the matter continues, with none of the funds recovered.

Statistics:

  • N.dollars 472,000 was allegedly defrauded from the 52-year-old woman.
  • The scam took place over 10 days, between 16 and 26 June 2025.
  • The victim withdrew various amounts of money, with some transferred straight from her account.
  • None of the funds have been recovered, and no arrests have been made in connection with the case.

Sources:

  • NAMPA, 10 July 2025 (no publication date mentioned in the source)
  • Deputy Commissioner Fredrick Ndjadila, crime investigations coordinator in the Oshana Region
  • Namibian Police Force