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The High Court allowed the criminal appeal, holding that the prosecution had not proved actual loss or properly established the chain of custody for key exhibits.
The appellant, as manager and an active participant in the decision and implementation of the purchase of a vehicle at a price far exceeding the amount approved by the Annual General Meeting and without the Registrar's approval, abused his office and occasioned loss to the cooperative society. The trial magistrate properly considered the appellant's defence and the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt.
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The prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt through credible eyewitness testimony and admitted exhibits; contradictions were minor and did not affect the substance; defence evidence, including alibi and alleged insanity, was considered and found insufficient; insanity defence was not properly raised according to legal procedure.
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The appellants knowingly signed and endorsed forged CROs, facilitating illegal removal of containers and occasioning loss to TRA; evidence from handwriting experts, familiar witnesses, and forensic reports proved guilt beyond reasonable doubt; compensation order was lawful and mandatory.
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The High Court acquitted three accused persons of organized crime, stealing, and related offences after finding the prosecution evidence conflicting and unproven beyond reasonable doubt.
High Court granted bail pending trial to the applicant, holding it had jurisdiction because the alleged loss exceeded TZS 10 million and the respondent did not oppose.
The High Court granted consolidated bail pending trial in an economic crime case, holding it had jurisdiction and setting statutory cash deposit, bond, and travel-document conditions.
The appellants exceeded their authority by purchasing a vehicle for an amount far above the AGM-approved budget, using funds intended for other purposes, without proper approval, thereby abusing office and occasioning loss to the specified authority. The prosecution proved both offences beyond reasonable doubt. Allegations of prosecutorial impartiality were not substantiated and were raised only on appeal.
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The High Court of Tanzania granted bail to a defendant in an economic crime case, subject to substantial cash or property security, sureties, travel limits, and passport surrender.
Applicants are entitled to bail as the offences are bailable, the value involved exceeds ten million shillings, and no evidence or certificate was filed to prove public interest or prejudice to the Republic; bail conditions must comply with EOCCA requirements.
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