Mutasim Mahmoud, a senior public prosecutor in Sudan, announced the seizure of $351 million, €6,7 million, and SDG 5 billion ($105 million) at the res
Mutasim Mahmoud, a senior public prosecutor in Sudan, announced the seizure of $351 million, €6,7 million, and SDG 5 billion ($105 million) at the residence of former President Omar al-Bashir of Sudan who was toppled in a military coup which took place on April 11.
Part of the cash was packed in sacks designed for 50kg of maize meal while suitcases loaded with more than $351,000, €6m ($6.7m; £5.2m) and five billion Sudanese pounds ($105m) were found at Bashir’s residence.
Mahmoud confirmed that the cash is secure within the vaults of the Bank of Sudan, and that charges will be filed against the former president under the foreign exchange and money laundering law.
Al-Bashir who was initially placed under house arrest has been transferred to Kobar prison, where he detained some of his critics while in power. He is currently under investigation. He is also wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for alleged war crimes in the country’s Darfur region but the military which is in charge of the country has vowed not to extradite him.
The Sudanese Professionals Association (SPA), which organised the protests that forced al-Bashir out of power, has expressed dissatisfaction with the military taking control of the country but the military council has resisted calls to hand over power to a civilian body. The association has vowed to stay on the streets until there is a move to civilian rule.
