The Attorney-General has filed an application at the High Court to overturn an earlier order allowing former National Food Buffer Stock Company CEO, Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, to travel to the United Kingdom for medical treatment.

The application is based on alleged new developments involving an attempt by Mr Aludiba to access funds in bank accounts frozen by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO).

According to an update by Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL), the Attorney-General argues that the new information could affect the basis on which the court granted the travel approval on 29 June.

The update said an affidavit supporting the application alleges that Mr Aludiba attempted to use an order from another High Court in a separate matter to access funds under valid freezing orders.

The prosecution argues that such an attempt would breach the Economic and Organised Crime Office Act, 2010 (Act 804), which prohibits transactions involving frozen property or funds.

The financial institution involved reportedly declined the withdrawal request and alerted the relevant authorities.

The Attorney-General’s Office said the development occurred shortly before Mr Aludiba was expected to travel, raising concerns about compliance with court orders and the ongoing criminal proceedings.

Meanwhile, Mr Aludiba has been granted bail by EOCO following his recent arrest.

The Attorney-General said the application is part of normal legal processes where new facts emerge after a court decision and does not amount to a determination of the substantive case.

Mr Aludiba remains presumed innocent until proven guilty by a competent court. He is currently standing trial with another accused person in the Buffer Stock case over alleged financial offences.