Justice Moses Richards of the Special Criminal Court Division of the High Court yesterday issued a bench warrant for the arrest and remand in custody of one Andrew Jabang, a court official.

According to Justice Richards, the accused Andrew Jabang was absent in court for three consecutive sittings without informing the court about the reason(s) of his absence. He said the accused, if arrested should be kept in remand until the final determination of his case.

The accused Andrew Jabang is charged with the offence of stealing by servant or clerk.