Law enforcement officers on Sunday night arrested Mr. Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, the former Chief Executive Officer of the National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO), at Kotoka International Airport.
Mr. Aludiba, who is currently standing trial for stealing and causing financial loss to the State, had been granted leave by the High Court to travel to the United Kingdom for a few days.
According to official sources, his arrest was triggered by an alleged attempt on Thursday to use “false means” to withdraw funds from his bank account with Republic Bank. The account had been frozen by court order as part of ongoing criminal proceedings.
Mr. Aludiba was picked up by officers at the airport as he attempted to depart the country.
The Attorney-General’s Office confirmed the development and indicated that it will move the High Court on Monday to seek a review of the order that granted Mr. Aludiba permission to travel.
“The Republic will ask the court to revisit the leave granted in light of new events that raise concerns about flight risk and interference with assets under restraint,” a source at the Office of the Attorney-General said.
Mr. Aludiba is facing multiple charges relating to alleged financial malfeasance during his tenure at NAFCO. He has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
The case has been adjourned. Mr. Aludiba remains in custody pending further orders from the court.