Activist group UniteBehind joins court battle against former PRASA board members who challenge corruption findings. Judge Naki Stylianou allowed the organization to become the fourth respondent after former officials started their legal case during 2022. The group fights to protect state capture report conclusions about rail agency theft. Former executives like Lucky Montana and board members Sfiso Buthelezi face allegations about stolen public money. Commuter advocates want to preserve Judge Raymond Zondo's investigation results.
Acting Judge Stylianou praised UniteBehind for extensive experience fighting rail corruption across many years. Founder Zackie Achmat leads efforts to prevent officials from overturning investigation outcomes through court challenges. Former board members argue they never received chances to dispute evidence against them during hearings. The organization helped the state capture commission when investigators examined PRASA problems. Court records show UniteBehind campaigns consistently against government theft and poor management.
UniteBehind operates at personal expense to ensure commission recommendations become reality without delays. The group demonstrated direct interest in protecting public accountability through legal proceedings. Constitutional principles support allowing public interest organizations to participate in major corruption cases. Former board members must pay legal costs for opposing UniteBehind's intervention request. Open Secrets also pursues separate legal action against Hawks and prosecutors for failing to investigate PRASA contracts worth billions.
Acting Judge Stylianou praised UniteBehind for extensive experience fighting rail corruption across many years. Founder Zackie Achmat leads efforts to prevent officials from overturning investigation outcomes through court challenges. Former board members argue they never received chances to dispute evidence against them during hearings. The organization helped the state capture commission when investigators examined PRASA problems. Court records show UniteBehind campaigns consistently against government theft and poor management.
UniteBehind operates at personal expense to ensure commission recommendations become reality without delays. The group demonstrated direct interest in protecting public accountability through legal proceedings. Constitutional principles support allowing public interest organizations to participate in major corruption cases. Former board members must pay legal costs for opposing UniteBehind's intervention request. Open Secrets also pursues separate legal action against Hawks and prosecutors for failing to investigate PRASA contracts worth billions.
