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Civil procedure [2025] SCSC 87

Aux Cayes Fintech Co. Ltd v Liu (MA 309 of 2024 (Arising in CS 125 of 2023))

Aux Cayes Fintech Co. Ltd v Liu (MA 309 of 2024 (Arising in CS 125 of 2023)) [2025] SCSC 87 (12 June 2025)

The questions involved in the proposed appeal are arguable and not frivolous, and therefore ought to be the subject matter of an appeal. The court grants leave without determining the merits or chances of success.

  • Security for costs
  • Leave to appeal
  • Interlocutory orders
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Civil procedure [2025] SCSC 11

Execujet Aviation Pty Ltd v Euro Aviation Ltd & Anor (MA 181 of 2024 (Arising in CS 54 of 2024))

Execujet Aviation Pty Ltd v Euro Aviation Ltd & Anor (MA 181 of 2024 (Arising in CS 54 of 2024)) [2025] SCSC 11 (14 February 2025)

The Supreme Court of Seychelles dismissed an application for leave to appeal against an interlocutory ruling refusing an injunction over a VAT refund.

  • Leave to appeal
  • Interlocutory orders
  • Injunctions
  • Judicial discretion
  • Leave-to-appeal
  • Interlocutory-orders
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Proceeds of crime [2024] SCSC 190

Paradigm Ltd/ Sideshift v ByBit Fintech Limited & Anor ((MA 251 of 2024 (Arising from MC 54 of 2023)))

Paradigm Ltd/ Sideshift v ByBit Fintech Limited & Anor ((MA 251 of 2024 (Arising from MC 54 of 2023))) [2024] SCSC 190 (16 December 2024)

The Supreme Court of Seychelles discharged an interlocutory restraint over cryptocurrencies and ordered the transferred assets returned to the applicant.

  • Civil confiscation
  • Interlocutory orders
  • Return of property
  • Cryptocurrency seizure
  • Civil-confiscation
  • Interlocutory-orders
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Proceeds of crime [2024] SCSC 113

Government of Seychelles v Bordino (MA 16 of 2023 (Arising in MC 18 of 2019))

Government of Seychelles v Bordino (MA 16 of 2023 (Arising in MC 18 of 2019)) [2024] SCSC 113 (19 July 2024)

The court found that all statutory requirements under Section 5(1) of POCA were satisfied, with no pending appeals or applications and no injustice to any party, justifying the unconditional transfer of the property to the Republic.

  • Disposal order
  • Confiscation of property
  • Interlocutory orders
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Criminal law [2024] SCSC 116

Hathor Labs v Peken Global Limited & Anor (MC 13 of 2023)

Hathor Labs v Peken Global Limited & Anor (MC 13 of 2023) [2024] SCSC 116 (30 April 2024)

The application to vary or discharge the interlocutory order can be brought as a standalone matter by a third party under section 4(3) of POCCA; the applicant has standing as 'any other person'; however, the application is premature as it effectively seeks a disposal order under section 5, which is not available at this stage; the affidavit is not defective as the jurat follows the last paragraph as required.

  • Proceeds of crime
  • Civil confiscation
  • Interlocutory orders
  • Standing
  • Affidavit formalities
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Proceeds of crime [2023] SCSC 716

The Government of Seychelles v Ge-Geology Limited (MC 30 of 2021)

The Government of Seychelles v Ge-Geology Limited (MC 30 of 2021) [2023] SCSC 716 (22 September 2023)

The Supreme Court of Seychelles granted a POCA restraint and receiver order over funds in Ge-Geology Limited’s bank account, rejecting technical objections and no-conviction arguments.

  • Interlocutory orders
  • Receiver appointment
  • Burden of proof
  • Affidavit evidence
  • Definition of property
  • Abuse of process
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Proceeds of crime [2023] SCSC 550

The Government of Seychelles v Mena Group Holdings Ltd & Ors (MC 56 of 2022)

The Government of Seychelles v Mena Group Holdings Ltd & Ors (MC 56 of 2022) [2023] SCSC 550 (19 July 2023)

The applicant withdrew a POCA application, and the court set aside the interim restraint order, discharged the respondents, released the specified properties, and ordered each party to bear its own costs.

  • Interlocutory orders
  • Confiscation of property
  • Withdrawal of application
  • Proceeds-of-crime
  • Civil-procedure
  • Interlocutory-orders
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Proceeds of crime [2023] SCSC 794

Government of Seychelles v Marie & Ors (MC 89/2020)

Government of Seychelles v Marie & Ors (MC 89/2020) [2023] SCSC 794 (14 July 2023)

The Court found that the Applicant, through the unchallenged affidavit and oral evidence of Supt Hein Prinsloo, established reasonable grounds to suspect that the specified properties are proceeds of criminal conduct, namely drug trafficking and money laundering. The Respondents failed to discharge their evidential burden to show, on a balance of probabilities, that the properties were acquired from legitimate sources. The Court was satisfied that the statutory requirements under Section 4 of the Proceeds of Crime (Civil Confiscation) Act, 2008, as amended, were met and granted the interlocut…

  • Money laundering
  • Drug trafficking
  • Asset forfeiture
  • Receivership
  • Interlocutory orders
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Civil procedure [2023] SCSC 426

Valabhji & Anor v The Commissioner of Police (CM 97 of 2022)

Valabhji & Anor v The Commissioner of Police (CM 97 of 2022) [2023] SCSC 426 (9 June 2023)

The Supreme Court of Seychelles dismissed an application for leave to appeal, holding the 6 and 17 January 2023 orders were not interlocutory and leave was unnecessary.

  • Leave to appeal
  • Interlocutory orders
  • Detention of property
  • Prevention of terrorism act
  • Leave-to-appeal
  • Interlocutory-orders
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Family law [2023] SCSC 391

Nicette v Marimba (CA 22 of 2022)

Nicette v Marimba (CA 22 of 2022) [2023] SCSC 391 (30 May 2023)

The order appealed from is interlocutory, not final, and does not meet the statutory exception for appealability; thus, the appeal is incompetent and improperly filed.

  • Appeal
  • Interlocutory orders
  • Custody of minor
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