Josua Ravula ( 1394 of 2025)

Case Summary: Josua Ravula

Overview of Case Timelin

  • Custody: 26/9/25 - Individual taken into custody.

  • Call dates:

  • 9/10/25: Mention (RIC)

  • 23/10/25: Mention (RIC) & Mention to fix a Hearing date

  • 3/11/25: Bail Hearing

  • 5/11/25: Mention (RIC)

  • 12/11/25: Mention (RIC)

  • 17/12/25: Mention (RIC)

  • 31/12/25: Mention (RIC)

  • 18/12/25: Hearing on Motion.

Bail and Immigration

  • Bail Applications:

    • Initial application for Qing Qing Yin on 8/10/25.

    • Submission dated 22/10/25 by SK Esquine.

    • First Application for Bail: Significant document(s) submitted in support.

    • Notice of Motion and Affidavit details included—filing on 27/11/25.

    • Sanction to withdraw a complaint against Qing Qing Yin for unlawful possession of illicit drugs noted on 24/11/25.

Immigration Policies Impacting Case

  • Ministry of Immigration Memorandum:

    • Dated 5/11/25 concerning policy on prohibited immigrants and related issues.

    • 10/11/25 - Policy updates regarding the extension of visitor visas for individuals involved in criminal cases.

Criminal Charges

  • Amended Charges:

    • Dated 8/12/25: Information on the criminal charges.

    • Count 1: Charge of unlawful possession of illicit drugs involving 42.295 grams of methamphetamine- Josua Ravula

    • Count 2: Charges regarding property suspected to be proceeds of crime- Qing Qing Yin:

    • $3,009.98 in mpaisa.

    • $3,835.00 in cash.

    • Total: $6,844.98.

Search Warrant

  • Date of Seizure: 23/9/25.

  • Data Extract: Information retrieved from a seized mobile device referenced in the ongoing investigation.

Application for Transfer and Consolidation

  • Notice of Motion and Affidavit in Support of Transfer and Consolidation filed on 27th November 2025 and first call for 8th December 2025.

  • Affidavit of Ying Qing Qing in Opposition to States Motion for Consolidation dated 15th December 2025

  • Submissions for the State for Consolidation dated 18th December 2025.

Bail Ruling - 12/12/25

Denied on the following basis:

  • Likely to not show up for Court Dates

  • Protection of Community

  • Likely to commit further offences.