Simon Mann, 51: accused of trying to carry out the coup, which he denies. An Old Etonian, scion of the Watney brewing family and former SAS soldier, he founded Executive Outcomes, a mercenary outfit. Neighbour and friend of Mark Thatcher in Cape Town.
Greg Wales: a London businessman named in a damages claim lodged by President Obiang at the High Court who is seeking compensation for the plot to kidnap or kill him. Du Toit said that he had met Wales in South Africa in meetings with Mann and David Hart.
Nick du Toit, 48: white South African and former Special Forces commander, worked with Mann at Executive Outcomes. Arrested in Malabo, suspected of leading the coup’s advance party. Has turned state witness, denouncing Moto and implicating Calil.
Severo Moto, 60: exiled opposition leader, living in Spain. According to du Toit, Moto was to be President if the coup succeeded. Allegedly close friends with Calil. Prosecutors claim Moto offered Mann and others money and oil rights to depose Obiang.
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Eli Calil, 58: Lebanese who made his fortune trading oil in Africa and now lives in Chelsea. He is accused of paying Simon Mann several million pounds to lead mercenaries against the President of Equatorial Guinea. Not arrested and denies involvement