Man sentenced to six years imprisonment for possession of unpolished diamonds

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2025-01-31

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KEETMANSHOOP, 31 JAN (NAMPA) - Keetmanshoop Regional Court Magistrate Frans Anderson on Thursday sentenced a 38-year-old man to six years in prison for possession of uncut diamonds.
Mateus Petrus Nakagumbo was initially charged with theft of rough diamonds and disguising the unlawful origin of property. He pleaded not guilty to these charges but admitted guilt to two alternative counts - possession of unpolished diamonds and possession or use of...

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