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On 12 November 2019, WikiLeaks began publishing the
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Jóhannes worked as a fisherman for ten years before taking more managerial positions at a fish factory. He worked his way to foreman, and then started traveling the world looking for opportunities for
Samherji in 2007. In 2011 he came to Namibia where foreign companies weren't allowed to bid on
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From 2013 to July 2016, Jóhannes was the managing director for
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fishing quotes, but local bidders could resell their rights. Samherji sent him to Walvis Bay in
Namibia to sign deals and manage the business. Jóhannes says he helped Samherji inflate fees, evade taxes, and engage in transfer pricing violations.
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By July 2016, Jóhannes decided to go public. Jóhannes says he started receiving threats, that false rumors were spread about him and that his food was poisoned. Jóhannes stayed in South Africa, protected by bodyguards until 10 January 2017.
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In August 2018, Jóhannes started working with the investigation team in
Namibia and special units of the Namibian government. The PPLAAF took the threats to his safety seriously enough to help him. After returning to Iceland, he contacted
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Whistleblowing International, ANA LOGO, Whistleblower Network News and the
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