Houthi Militiamen Attempt to Abduct Lawyer's Client in Sana'a

A lawyer in Sana'a reported that Houthi militiamen, disguised in security uniforms, intercepted his vehicle on Saturday afternoon in the Houthi-controlled capital, attempting to abduct his client who is the victim in a case involving fraud and breach of trust amounting to hundreds of millions of Yemeni Riyals.

The lawyer, Sinan Mansour Bayraq, stated on Facebook that the incident occurred as he was leaving the Southeast Secretariat Prosecution after a hearing concerning his client, whom he identified as the victim in the case. He noted that masked gunmen on a motorcycle stopped the vehicle in the Al-Jarada area, approximately 300 meters from the prosecution office.

Bayraq added that one of the assailants was a soldier previously assigned to escort the "opponent of his client" to the prosecution during prior investigation sessions. He pointed out that the armed individuals boarded the vehicle without authorization and demanded his client accompany them to a police station, without presenting any arrest warrant or official summons.

Bayraq mentioned that he informed the security personnel of his intention to proceed to the Inspector General's office at the Ministry of Interior to verify the procedures. This prompted the gunmen to leave the scene. Subsequently, his client confirmed through calls to security authorities that there were no official directives for his arrest or summons.

The lawyer accused elements affiliated with the Houthi-controlled security apparatus of acting on behalf of influential parties for financial gain. He considered the incident a "serious transgression" that undermines the role of the security institution in protecting citizens.