STATE OF ICC CASE CONCERNING DP RUTO

Gicheru and Bett Case

The Prosecutor v. Paul Gicheru and Philip Kipkoech Bett

ICC-01/09-01/15

Pretrial

The warrant of arrest was issued under seal against Paul Gicheru and Philip Kipkoech Bett on 10 March 2015 and unsealed on 10 September 2015.

On 2 November 2020,

Paul Gicheru surrendered to the authorities of The Netherlands pursuant to this arrest warrant for offences against the administration of justice consisting in corruptly influencing witnesses of the Court.

On 3 November 2020, Paul Gicheru was surrendered to the ICC custody after the completion of the necessary national proceedings.

Philip Kipkoech Bett is not in ICC custody.

Next steps:

The first appearance of Paul Gicheru before the Court is expected to take place shortly.

Source: International Criminal Court