Deyaar trial postponed after chief investigator fails to appear in court

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The trial of a former Deyaar chief executive, ZS, and a former federal minister, MK, was postponed yesterday after the main prosecution witness failed to appear at court.

No explanation was given for the absence of Mohammed Mustafa Hussain, the director of the Financial Audit Department at the Ruler’s Office, who was assigned to investigate corruption at the developer. The National attempted to contact his office, but there was no response.

MK, who is currently on bail, was in court. ZS was not present but is in police custody. He had posted Dh2 million (US$540,000) bail in this case but is being held in custody on different charges.