Africa-Press – Malawi. Amidst several accusations, Shabir Jussab, a local businessman has denied any wrongdoing to anybody, citing the ongoing legal actions being taken against him as false.
The media is awash with stories that Jussab is being accused of theft, cyber harassment, and being involved in shady business deals, things which have attracted the engagement of Interpol.
Recently, the Blantyre Magistrate’s court issued an arrest warrant against Jussab. While he currently resides in Saudi Arabia for personal business, he faces allegations of cyber harassment against businessman Abdul Karim Batatawala, his father-in-law.
After the warrant was issued, several issues were reported against him, by his close business partners and friends. According to Beatrice Mikuwa, spokesperson for the South West Region Police, Malawi requested Interpol, with the intention of apprehending Jussab and repatriating him to Malawi.
The charges are linked to violations of section 86(b) of the Electronic Transaction and Cyber Security Act. The warrant says, “You are hereby directed to arrest the said Shabir Jussab and to produce him before this court in execution of this your warrant and herein fail not.”
However, Jussab refutes the accusations and offers a contrasting narrative. “This matter lies within the realm of family,” he said adding that people are reporting all sorts of things just to tarnish his image.
Just prior to the emergence of this conflict, Jussab had planned and purchased tickets for a pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia with his family. However, his wife decided not to accompany him.
Astonishingly, Jussab recounts that a day before he was scheduled to depart for Saudi Arabia, he was reported to the police alleging that Jussab had stolen MK3 million. Jussab was taken aback, as this amount was supposedly taken from his own residence.
“The Police claimed that the funds were missing from my own house. Strangely, they provided a statement but no warrant for arrest. In response, I advised them to return later. Since they did not reappear, I proceeded to Saudi Arabia with my son,” Jussab detailed.
However, matters have taken a darker turn since his arrival in Saudi Arabia. Jussab opted to contact the British High Commission, leading to their recommendation that he refrain from returning to Malawi.
Although he possesses British citizenship, Jussab emphasizes his strong connection to Malawi. Nonetheless, he asserts that his personal safety is at risk if he were to return amidst the current circumstances.
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