Khartoum: The Public Prosecutor General for Economic Crimes has issued an announcement of publication for 24 fugitive defendants involved in criminal case No. (17490/2021). The charges fall under Article 21/20/177(2)/180 of the Sudanese Criminal Code of 1991 and Articles 13/14 of the Empowerment Removal Law, in accordance with Article 78 of the Criminal Procedure Code of 1991. The announcement requests the individuals listed to surrender to the Economic Crimes Police Department within one week from the date of publication.
According to Sudan News Agency, the list of defendants includes Al-Tayib Osman Youssef, Khalid Omar Youssef Al-Amin, Wajdi Salih Abdo Khalil, Zakaria Hamza Mohamed Siddiq, Khalid Mohamed Bashir Hajjab, Mohamed Al-Faki Suleiman Mohamed, Awad Al-Karim Abdul-Rahman Ahmed, and Nafi Ali Mohamed Al-Amin, among others. These individuals are required to present themselves promptly to avoid further legal consequences.
The case highlights ongoing efforts by Sudanese authorities to address economic crimes and enforce the Empowerment Removal Law, which aims to dismantle networks and practices established during the previous regime. This legal action represents a significant step towards transparency and accountability in Sudan’s economic landscape.
The public announcement serves as a critical reminder for the listed individuals to comply with legal directives and for the broader community to remain vigilant in the fight against economic malfeasance in Sudan.