An alarming incident has emerged in Namibia with the arrest of a British tourist, Douglas Robert Brook, who is under investigation for allegedly sexually exploiting children and taking nude photographs of them. The 65-year-old man, who recently arrived for a vacation, reportedly lured 34 young boys and girls from the San community with sweets and money, leading to 38 charges, including rape and child exploitation.
The arrest took place on Sunday in the Otjozondjupa region after he was discovered with numerous nude photographs of children on his confiscated camera. Regional police chief Maureen Mbeha stated that Brook had sexually abused 16 teenage girls and 14 boys. After appearing in the Grootfontein Magistrate court on Tuesday, he was denied bail and remanded in custody as the investigation continues, with the case postponed until next month for further inquiries.
Information Minister Emma Theofelus confirmed that the tourist remains in police custody, emphasizing the seriousness of the allegations. The UK embassy in Namibia has indicated it is aware of the situation but has no further information. The incident has prompted condemnation from the Namibian Ministry of Environment and Tourism, which described the actions as "deeply disrespectful" to the cultural heritage of the San community and unacceptable for any visitor to exploit indigenous populations.
Namibia, known for its stunning landscapes and rich cultural history, is now facing scrutiny as it deals with this shocking case of child exploitation.
The arrest took place on Sunday in the Otjozondjupa region after he was discovered with numerous nude photographs of children on his confiscated camera. Regional police chief Maureen Mbeha stated that Brook had sexually abused 16 teenage girls and 14 boys. After appearing in the Grootfontein Magistrate court on Tuesday, he was denied bail and remanded in custody as the investigation continues, with the case postponed until next month for further inquiries.
Information Minister Emma Theofelus confirmed that the tourist remains in police custody, emphasizing the seriousness of the allegations. The UK embassy in Namibia has indicated it is aware of the situation but has no further information. The incident has prompted condemnation from the Namibian Ministry of Environment and Tourism, which described the actions as "deeply disrespectful" to the cultural heritage of the San community and unacceptable for any visitor to exploit indigenous populations.
Namibia, known for its stunning landscapes and rich cultural history, is now facing scrutiny as it deals with this shocking case of child exploitation.
