The
Kisutu Resident Magistrate’s Court has directed the prison department to ensure
the health of a key suspect in the infamous Tegeta Escrow scandal, Mr Harbinder
Singh Seth, to be protected.
Senior Resident Magistrate Huruma Shaidi gave the directive after being informed by advocate Alex Balomi that his client, Mr Seth was seriously ill.
According to advocate Balomi, Mr Seth is suffering from an abdominal swelling and that according to doctors’ suggestions, he deserves close medical attention.
However, the prosecution led by Mr Leonard Swai from the Prevention and Combating of Corruption Bureau(PCCB) said that the documents which the advocate wanted to tender to the court regarding his client’s health do not comply with legal criteria.
Mr Seth who is the executive chairman of Pan African Power Solution (PAP) is charged along with Mr Rugemalira who owned 30 per cent stake in IPTL, with twelve counts, including money laundering and occasioning over Sh358 billion loss to the government.
The duo, who were first arraigned in June 19, were remanded due to the nature of the money laundering offenses which are unbillable according to Tanzanian law.
According to the prosecution, the investigations into the case have not yet been complete. The court adjourned the case to July 28.
