Assets Recovery Agency v Lawpro Consultant Ltd & 2 others; Kelvin Mayne Sylvia Juliette (Interested Party) [2020] KEHC 9554 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 9554
- Citation
- [2020] KEHC 9554 (KLR)
- Decided
- 5 May 2020
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TypeCriminal Revision ApplicationPostureApplication for revision of freezing ordersCoramMUMBI NGUGI
Holding
Freezing orders are granted until the same day of their issue, which is not serving the purpose of preserving funds.
Facts
Freezing orders were obtained against the respondents' accounts on 10th September 2019. The applicant sought extension of these orders to enable legal mutual assistance from Canada.
Issues
- Purpose of freezing orders
- Duration of freezing orders
Reasoning
The order was not serving its intended purpose and was granted without the necessary legal mutual assistance.
Outcome
Freezing orders granted for a period of fourteen days pending hearing and determination of the application.
Orders
- Freezing orders granted for a period of fourteen days pending hearing and determination of the application inter partes.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Freezing Orders
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