MUSINA - Suliman Carrim has denied any involvement in the car-smuggling plot.
Through his affidavit in court on Monday, Carrim claimed he was hospitalised when the alleged crime took place.
Carrim appeared in the Musina Magistrates' Court on charges of cross-border vehicle smuggling.
The state, which is opposing bail claim that Carrim allegedly instructed two employees to smuggle vehicles into Malawi, bypassing the bank's clearance by claiming his upcoming Madlanga Commission appearance blocked the paperwork.
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Carrim tried to distance himself from his co-accused.
But prosecutors said WhatsApp messages show frequent communication between them, as well as evidence that Carrim paid for the co-accused' rental accommodation.
The state also revealed the co-accused were working illegally on visitor permits, and that Carrim knowingly ran an unlawful operation.
Carrim has been remanded in custody until 16 November, when he'll find out his fate.