'Criminal Court' orders arrest of 8 suspects in agricultural land possession case
The Criminal Court ordered the arrest of 8 suspects in a case involving the seizure of agricultural land, which includes allegations of illicit enrichment and corruption.
Translated by Qiyas from السياسة — Original source
- The case involves 71 defendants and 28 commercial entities... with allegations of illicit gains exceeding 8.6 million dinars
The Criminal Court, presided over by Advisor Hamoud Al-Shami, has ordered the arrest of eight defendants who had previously been released in a case concerning the seizure of agricultural land holdings and vouchers, in which 71 individuals and 28 commercial entities are implicated.
The defendants include public employees, some of whom hold leadership and supervisory positions, as well as others working in various public institutions.
The court scheduled the next session for October 7 to continue hearing the case and allow the defense to present its objections. It also decided to announce one of the fugitive defendants through the Public Prosecution.
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The case involves allegations of achieving illicit gains exceeding 8.66 million dinars, intentional damage to public funds, as well as bribery and money laundering.
The charges also include seizing agricultural land holdings and vouchers through manipulation of procedures, forging documents and using them, and participation in these acts through conspiracy and assistance.
The court is scheduled to resume trial procedures on October 7, in the presence of those ordered to be apprehended and brought to court, allowing the parties to the lawsuit to present their defenses.
