Sunday July 30, 2023
Mogadishu (HOL) - Banadir Regional Court resumed live televised trials on
Sunday for four junior officials from the Immigration Department, who are
facing charges of corruption and public theft.
The four individuals brought before the court are Abdullahi Mohamud Osoble, Omar Moalin Nor, Sabir Hassan Abdinur, and Adan Mohamed Abdi.
The first defendant, Omar Moalin Nor, faces accusations of embezzling a staggering $7 million of public property and government revenue. The second suspect, Abdullahi Mohamud Osoble, allegedly stole $560,500, purportedly using false documents to obtain government funds.
The third defendant, Sabir Hassan Abdi Noor, stands accused of embezzling $482,730 of public property and government revenue, which the court believes was carried out through forged documents.
Lastly, the court charged Adan Mohamed Abdi with embezzling $88,640, obtained through counterfeit bills and stamps.
The trial for the defendants was started on July 20.
Somalia's prosecutors have recently filed charges against 18 officials accused of various offences, including corruption, theft, public funds diversion, document falsification, and duty dereliction. Nine accused individuals are currently in detention, while the remaining nine are believed to be outside the country.
In March, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud endorsed bills aimed at combating corruption to help enhance transparency and accountability in managing financial resources in the country.