After the Swiss court decided to keep $ 900 million of the businessman's accounts frozen for suspected money laundering, the husband of former deputy Irene Neto, daughter of President Agostinho Neto, opted for silence.
The former president of AAA Seguros is unavailable to comment on the situation in which he is involved. "At this moment I cannot make statements because the process is ongoing and the secrecy of justice and bank secrecy must be respected," he said, via e-mail, to Novo Jornal.
Swiss authorities claim that, between 2012 and 2019, the businessman transferred almost $ 900 million from the insurance company to his accounts, something that was only discovered when SYZ bank warned of a transfer of $ 213 million, according to the indictment documents posted on the ICIJ website.
Standard Bank clarifies position
Following the news about the alleged money laundering, Standard Bank Angola - where Carlos de São Vicente is a shareholder and non-executive director - made it known that he is following the case with "attention and concern".
In a statement sent to VerAngola, the bank makes public that "the said person has already requested the immediate suspension of his duties" as a non-executive director of Standard Bank Angola.
The institution also states that the entrepreneur "does not participate in the executive management of the bank" and that he is working "in conjunction with the National Bank of Angola".
Considering its reputation as its "most valuable asset", Standard Bank says it will continue to monitor the evolution of the process.
