The Attorney-General has filed an application at the High Court seeking to overturn an earlier order that allowed former National Food Buffer Stock Company CEO, Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, to travel to the United Kingdom for medical treatment.
This latest application comes in light of alleged new developments, including an attempt by Mr. Aludiba to access funds in bank accounts frozen by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO). According to an update from Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL), the Attorney-General contends that this new information may impact the basis on which the travel approval was granted by the court on June 29.
An affidavit supporting the application alleges that Mr. Aludiba sought to use an order from another High Court, relating to a separate matter, to access funds covered by valid freezing orders. The prosecution argues that such actions would contravene the Economic and Organised Crime Office Act, 2010 (Act 804), which prohibits transactions involving frozen assets.
The financial institution involved in the attempted withdrawal reportedly declined the request and promptly informed the relevant authorities. The Attorney-General’s Office noted that this development occurred shortly before Mr. Aludiba was due to travel, raising concerns about compliance with court orders and the integrity of ongoing criminal proceedings.
Meanwhile, Mr. Aludiba was recently granted bail by EOCO following his arrest in connection with the case. The Attorney-General emphasized that the new application is a standard legal response to emerging facts after a court decision and does not prejudge the outcome of the substantive case.
Mr. Aludiba, who is currently on trial with another accused person in the Buffer Stock case, remains presumed innocent until proven guilty by a competent court.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com