SA economist sought for attempted murder on IMF boss January
January 09, 2010
A manhunt has been launched for a South African economist believed to have shot his former boss at the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Thirty six-year-old Mohau Mathibe is wanted on charges of attempted murder.
The Montgomerry County Police Department in the United States (US) has issued a warrant for Mathibe’s arrest. He is accused of attempting to kill his former IMF boss, respected economist Ashoka Mody. The latter was attacked and shot while parking his car at his Bethseda home in October last year but survived the attack.
A ski mask thought to have been used by Mathibe was found at the crime scene. Police have also linked the local economist to the gun used in the attack. They believe Mathibe sought revenge after losing his job at the IMF last year.
The warrant cites allegations of attempted murder, first-degree assault and using a handgun to commit a felony. Police believe Mathibe may have fled to China or his home in Ga-Rankuwa just outside Pretoria. South Africa's International Relations Department has confirmed that it is aware of the allegations. The department’s Sol Moloi has also indicated that South Africa is willing to offer the US any kind of assistance in resolving this case. A reward of $36 000 has been offered for information that could lead to Mathibe's arrest.
The Montgomerry County Police Department in the United States (US) has issued a warrant for Mathibe’s arrest. He is accused of attempting to kill his former IMF boss, respected economist Ashoka Mody. The latter was attacked and shot while parking his car at his Bethseda home in October last year but survived the attack.
A ski mask thought to have been used by Mathibe was found at the crime scene. Police have also linked the local economist to the gun used in the attack. They believe Mathibe sought revenge after losing his job at the IMF last year.
The warrant cites allegations of attempted murder, first-degree assault and using a handgun to commit a felony. Police believe Mathibe may have fled to China or his home in Ga-Rankuwa just outside Pretoria. South Africa's International Relations Department has confirmed that it is aware of the allegations. The department’s Sol Moloi has also indicated that South Africa is willing to offer the US any kind of assistance in resolving this case. A reward of $36 000 has been offered for information that could lead to Mathibe's arrest.
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