Hanan Abdul-Wahab, who used to lead the National Food and Buffer Stock Company, appeared in court on Wednesday. He told the judge his main lawyer could not be there because he is sick.
Mr. Abdul-Wahab explained that his lawyer is in and out of the hospital. This is why the legal team was not present for the court hearing.
He was in court with his wife, Faiza. The court was scheduled to hear his case on August 12.
The judge acknowledged the explanation for the lawyer's absence. The case has been put on hold until the lawyer is well enough to attend.
The specific details of Mr. Abdul-Wahab's case were not discussed further due to the lawyer's absence.
The Judicial Service has procedures for handling cases when lawyers are unable to attend due to illness.
Further dates for the court hearing will be set once Mr. Dame is able to return to practice.