The case against the central bank of Somalia and the Premier Bank for corruption charges to an international Court
The Federal MP. Dr Hashi Abib sending to the international court case, for against prosecution The Somali Bank Corruption System
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MP Dr Abdillahi Hashi Abib
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INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE (ICJ)
PEACE PALACE, THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS
APPLICATION INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS
BETWEEN
Plaintiff:
Hon. Dr. Abdillahi Hashi Abib
Member of Parliament, Federal Republic of Somalia
On Behalf of the Employees of the Central Bank of Somalia
Vs
Defendants:
1. H.E. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud President of the Federal Republic of Somalia
2. Mr. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Governor of the Central Bank of Somalia
3. Premier Bank Somalia Financial Institution
I. PARTIES TO THE DISPUTE
1. Plaintiff:
Hon. Dr. Abdillahi Hashi Abib, a Member of Parliament of the Federal Republic of Somalia, filing this case on behalf of the employees of the Central Bank of Somalia (CBS) whose properties were illegally transferred to Premier Bank through an unlawful executive order.
2. Defendants:
1. H.E. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, as the President of Somalia, knowingly and willfully signed an illegal executive order to transfer the properties of CBS employees to Premier Bank, despite a final and binding ruling by a Somali court in favor of the employees.
2. Mr. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, as the Governor of the Central Bank of Somalia, played a direct role in executing the illegal sale.
3. Premier Bank Somalia, as the recipient of the illegally transferred properties, knowingly engaged in the unlawful transaction and directly paid funds to the President and the Governor in exchange for the stolen assets.
II. STATEMENT OF JURISDICTION
This Application is filed under Article 36(2) of the Statute of the International Court of Justice, which grants the Court jurisdiction over disputes concerning:
Ø Violations of international law
Ø State corruption and financial crimes
Ø Human rights violations, including the right to property
The case also falls under the jurisdiction of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC) and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (Article 17: Right to Property).
Federal Republic of Somalia is a member of the United Nations and is bound by international legal standards, making this case admissible before the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
III. SUBJECT OF THE DISPUTE
This dispute concerns the illegal sale of properties belonging to the employees of the Central Bank of Somalia (CBS) to Premier Bank, despite a final and binding ruling by a Somali court that recognized the employees’ ownership rights.
Additionally, the President of Somalia knowingly and willfully signed an illegal executive order to forcefully transfer these properties to Premier Bank in direct violation of the Somali court verdict.
Premier Bank knowingly purchased these properties using this illegal executive order, and in return, the funds were directly paid to President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Governor Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi instead of being deposited into the Treasury Single Account (TSA) at CBS, as required by law.
Ø This case seeks legal intervention from the International Court of Justice to: Invalidate the illegal executive order and sale, restoring ownership to the rightful employees.
Ø Hold the Defendants accountable for contempt of court, corruption, and financial crimes.
Ø Ensure financial compensation for the damage suffered by CBS employees.
Ø Investigate and prosecute the unlawful direct payments made to the President and Governor.
IV. FACTUAL BACKGROUND
Ø A final and legally binding ruling by a competent Somali court recognized the ownership rights of CBS employees over certain properties.
Ø Despite this ruling, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud willfully signed an illegal executive order to forcibly transfer these properties to Premier Bank.
Ø The Governor of CBS facilitated the execution of this illegal transaction.
Ø Premier Bank knowingly accepted the properties, despite the court ruling in favor of CBS employees.
Ø The sale proceeds were not deposited into the Treasury Single Account (TSA) at CBS, as required by law.
Ø Instead, the funds were directly transferred to private accounts controlled by the President and the Governor, constituting financial crimes and corruption.
Ø The Somali judicial system has been undermined, setting a dangerous precedent where court rulings can be ignored by state officials.
V. LEGAL CLAIMS
1. Violation of the Right to Property
Ø Article 17 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states that no one shall be arbitrarily deprived of their property.
Ø The Defendants have illegally confiscated the properties of CBS employees and transferred them to Premier Bank without legal justification.
2. Contempt of Court and Violation of the Rule of Law
Ø The Defendants willfully ignored a final and binding court ruling, violating the principles of judicial independence and the rule of law.
Ø Their actions set a precedent that judicial decisions can be disregarded, threatening justice and governance in Somalia.
3. Corruption, Financial Crimes, and Abuse of Power
Ø United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC) obligates Somalia to combat corruption and abuse of power.
Ø The Defendants misappropriated public funds by unlawfully transferring sale proceeds directly to the President and Governor instead of depositing them into the Treasury Single Account (TSA).
Ø Premier Bank knowingly participated in this corrupt deal, making it liable under international anti-money laundering and financial integrity laws.
4. Violation of International Financial and Banking Regulations
Ø The illegal transfer of sale proceeds violates Somalia’s Public Financial Management Act of 2019, which mandates that all government revenues be deposited in the Treasury Single Account (TSA) at CBS.
Ø The offshore transfer of funds constitutes an international money laundering offense, warranting scrutiny under global financial regulations.
VI. RELIEF SOUGHT
The Plaintiff respectfully requests the International Court of Justice to:
1. Declare illegal executive order null and void and restore full ownership rights to the affected CBS employees.
2. Order the Somali Government and the Central Bank of Somalia to comply with the Somali court ruling and compensate the employees for damages incurred.
3. Impose legal and financial sanctions on President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, Governor Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, and Premier Bank Somalia for their illegal actions.
4. Investigate and prosecute the illegal transfer of sale proceeds to the private accounts of the President and Governor.
5. Issue an injunction preventing Premier Bank from engaging in further transactions involving disputed assets until full legal compliance is ensured.
VII. EVIDENCE SUBMITTED
The Plaintiff submits the following evidence to support the claims:
1. Certified copies of the Somali court ruling recognizing the ownership rights of CBS employees. (Plaintiff Documents)
2. The illegal executive order signed by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to transfer CBS employees’ properties to Premier Bank. (ICJ Subpoena Documents)
3. Official documents and transaction records show the illegal sale of properties. (ICJ Subpoena Documents)
4. Financial records proving that sale proceeds were never deposited into the Treasury Single Account (TSA) at CBS but instead transferred to private accounts controlled by the President and Governor. (ICJ Subpoena Documents)
5. Correspondence and official statements from CBS employees protesting the illegal transfer. (Plaintiff Documents)
6. Government and banking documents proving the involvement of the Somali President, CBS Governor, and Premier Bank in the corrupt deal. (ICJ Subpoena Documents)
VIII. REQUEST FOR HEARING
The Plaintiff formally requests a hearing before the International Court of Justice to present oral arguments, evidence, and witness testimonies.
Given the severity of the violations and the ongoing harm to CBS employees, the Plaintiff requests the Court to expedite proceedings and issue an interim injunction to prevent further misappropriation of state assets.
IX. DECLARATION
I, Hon. Dr. Abdillahi Hashi Abib, do hereby declare that the facts stated in this Application are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Will be Filed on: 05/02/2025
Submitted by:
Hon. Dr. Abdillahi Hashi Abib
Member of Parliament, Federal Republic of Somalia
On Behalf of the Employees of the Central Bank of Somalia
Place: The Hague, Netherlands
Dr. Abdillahi Hashi Abib
Date: 29/01/2025
Member of Parliament
Federal Republic of Somalia
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