January 25th has now been set as the date for former Attorney-General Anil Nandlall to lead his defence to the charge that he stole over $2 million worth of law reports.
The Guyana Police Force’s Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) has alleged that Nandlall fraudulently converted 14 law reports, valued at $2,313,853 and property of the Ministry of Legal Affairs, to his own use and benefit between May 8th, 2015 and May 29th, 2015, at Georgetown.
On November 23rd, Magistrate Fabayo Azore had ruled that a prima facie case was made out against Nandlall and subsequently informed him that he would have to lead his defence in the case.
Last Thursday was the date fixed for him to do so. However, due to Magistrate Azore’s attendance at a workshop, the new date was given.
Nandlall has moved to the High Court to have the charge struck out and he has also asked for the pending proceedings to be stayed until a decision is made
