In the matter of an application by the Financial Intelligence Unit (MC 79.2014) [2014] SCSC 360 (29 September 2014) | Freezing orders | Esheria

In the matter of an application by the Financial Intelligence Unit (MC 79.2014) [2014] SCSC 360 (29 September 2014)

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IN THE SUPREME COURT OF SEYCHELLES Civil Side: MC 79/2014 [2014] SCSC 360 In The Matter Of An Application By THE FINANCIAL INTELLIGENCE UNIT (In the matter of ISI Limited) Heard: Counsel: 29 September 2014 Mr. Esparon for Applicant Delivered: 29 September 2014 ORDER D. Karunakaran, Acting Chief Justice [1] This is an application for the extension of a freezing order issued by the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) on the 16th April 2014, freezing the amounts standing to credit USD 125,417.10/- in the name of ISI Limited, account number 0387729224 with Barclays Bank (Offshore) Seychelles Limited for a period of 180 days. This application is supported by an affidavit deponed by one Declan Barber, the Director of the FIU. [2] On the strength of the affidavit filed in support of this application, I find it just and necessary that an extension order should be made as sought by the applicant in this matter. Accordingly, I hereby extend the freezing direction issued by the FIU for a further period of 180 days with effect from the 2nd of October 2014. [3] Orders made accordingly. Signed, dated and delivered at Ile du Port on 29 September 2014 D Karunakaran Acting Chief Justice 2