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The Manager of the Makeni Branch of Sky Bank Limited, Tamba Mani, has been remanded in custody following his court appearance over the alleged embezzlement of Le2,385,000.
According to court proceedings, Detective Mohamed Lauwa of the Economic and Financial Crimes Department tendered evidence alleging that the accused diverted the said amount while acting in his official capacity as a bank manager.
The prosecution informed the court that the alleged offence occurred on August 14, 2025, when Mani allegedly conspired with persons unknown to unlawfully convert bank funds for personal use.
Detective Lauwa presented the accused’s voluntary and charged statements, along with supporting documents reportedly obtained from the bank, as part of the prosecution’s evidence.
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Mani faces three counts, including conspiracy to defraud, larceny by a servant contrary to the Larceny Act of 1916, and fraudulent embezzlement and money laundering contrary to the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2024.
Defence counsel W. Gaber applied for an adjournment to allow the defence adequate time to review the disclosed evidence and prepare for cross-examination.
The presiding magistrate granted the application and ordered that the accused be remanded in custody until March 2, 2026, when the matter will resume.
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