The Office of the Prosecutor General wrote to Fishrot accused, Nigel van Wyk's legal representative, confirming that the State will consider favorably an offer he allegedly made to plead guilty to the charge of attempting to obstruct the course of justice.

The Prosecutor General's Office also states in the same letter that it will take into consideration the time Van Wyk has spent in custody and will therefore not counter his legal team's submission that he be slapped with a fine and a suspended sentence.

But, lawyer Mbanga Siyomunji, in his reply to the prosecutor, states that Van Wyk never offered to plead guilty to any offense.

In the letter, Siyumunji says that he was approached by prosecutors Ed Marondedze and Clive Lutibezi on different occasions with the same offer.

Siyomunji says Nigel Van Wyk has suffered irreparable damages to his reputation, his family, and his health, simply because of his unlawful arrest and detention.

Siyomunji further informed the PG that his client is not prepared to engage in plea explanations for a crime he did not commit.

Nigel Van Wyk is charged on several counts.

He was arrested at former Justice Minister Sackey Shanghala's residence after he allegedly attempted to remove evidence related to the Fishrot scandal.

He also stands accused of laundering money for co-accused Shanghala and James Hatuikilipi.

Van Wyk, during his evidence, denied all charges against him, including ever making a plea deal with the state.