In a recent development, the Abu Dhabi Federal Appeal Court has deferred the proceedings for Case No (87) of 2023 involving numerous individuals and entities accused of crimes linked to the establishment and management of a terrorist organization. The charges also include money laundering proceeds from the formation of a covert terrorist group. The court has adjourned the hearing to February 7-8, allowing time for the presentation of arguments by the public prosecution.
During the preceding court session, lasting nearly four hours, the focus was on testimonies from two prosecution witnesses. The charges centered around money laundering allegations against five defendants and six companies under their control. The public session, attended by defense counsels, defendants’ families, and media representatives, delved into the financial statements of the defendants’ companies and their alleged involvement in money laundering activities benefiting the Muslim Brotherhood’s terrorist organization.
The court engaged in extensive deliberations with the witnesses, which included discussions with defense counsels. Additionally, the defendants were given the opportunity to confront and discuss the evidence presented by the witnesses.
Dr. Hamad Saif Al Shamsi, the UAE’s Attorney-General, has referred a total of 84 defendants, predominantly members of the Muslim Brotherhood terrorist organization in the UAE, to the Abu Dhabi Federal Court of Appeal. The charges against them include the establishment of another clandestine organization aimed at carrying out acts of violence and terrorism within the UAE. These defendants stand accused of concealing this crime and its evidence, leading to their arrest and subsequent trial in Case No (17) of 2013- State Security.
