Freetown, Sierra Leone – September 11, 2025: Magistrate Adama Judith Kandeh of Pademba Road Court No. 4 has ordered the detention of Marwan Malador, Manager of Malador Company Limited, for failing to appear in court over an alleged $30,000 fraud case.
The matter relates to claims of overseas financial misconduct, with Malador accused of defrauding a business partner.
Despite repeated summons, he failed to attend scheduled hearings, prompting the court’s decisive action on Wednesday.
Magistrate Kandeh stressed that the judiciary will not tolerate deliberate attempts to obstruct or delay justice, warning that similar actions will face strict consequences.
The case highlights ongoing efforts by the Sierra Leonean judiciary to strengthen accountability and ensure respect for the rule of law in fraud-related matters.
Proceedings are expected to continue as the court seeks to establish the full facts of the allegation.
