7 Sep 2023
EAM Global Logistics Ltd. v Khataw
The case of EAM Global Logistics Ltd. v Khataw, which took place on September 7, 2023, involved a Mareva order that had been granted to the plaintiffs in April 2023. This order had frozen and limited the use of the defendants' assets and their removal from British Columbia, with an initial term of six months, subject to renewal or variation.
Subsequently, on June 16, 2023, the defendants (excluding GFR Imports) had applied to set aside the order. They alleged that the plaintiffs had failed to provide full and frank disclosure of the facts and had made material misrepresentations relevant to the case.
The case had involved EAM Global Logistics Ltd., Hasan Gokal, Muhammad Azim Khataw, Fatim Khataw, and various associated companies. The plaintiffs had alleged that the defendants had participated in a fraudulent scheme involving the sale of cod liver oil and health supplements, resulting in significant financial losses.
The defendants had argued that the plaintiffs were aware of and had actively participated in the fraudulent transactions. They had created false documents to deceive banks and other parties. Ultimately, the court had upheld the Mareva order and dismissed the defendants' applications. No specific information regarding a financial award had been provided in the case.