Louncény Nabé, the former governor of the Central Bank of the Republic of Guinea under the administration of former President Alpha Condé, recently appeared before the trial chamber of the Court for the Repression of Economic and Financial Offences to face a series of severe charges.
The indictment against Nabé, who served as governor from 2011 until the 2021 coup led by current leader Mamadi Doumbouya, includes allegations of corruption, illicit enrichment, and the embezzlement of public assets, most notably the misappropriation of approximately 3.139 tonnes of gold. Prosecutors further claim that Nabé solicited or accepted undue advantages during his tenure, while Presiding Judge Alpha Camara noted that the defendant has allegedly failed to justify the lawful origin of his assets after being served formal notice.
During his testimony, Nabé rejected all allegations and stated that he does not recognize the charges brought against him by the court. Before the trial could proceed to its merits, defense counsel raised significant concerns regarding the former governor’s health, specifically requesting that a cardiologist be present to assist during the proceedings. Although the prosecution and the civil party did not object to this request, they maintained that any associated medical expenses should be the responsibility of the defense. The court has currently deferred a ruling on the medical request and has adjourned the case until May 6, 2026, for further hearings.
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