Within the jurisdiction of the Al-Bayda Court of Appeal, the Anti-Corruption Prosecution reviewed the findings of the Audit Bureau’s examination into the disbursement of fifty-two million, four hundred and thirty thousand dinars allocated to alleviate the financial burden on the municipality’s residents in addressing damages caused by the disaster. According to the Attorney General’s media office, the findings revealed that the spending deviated from its intended purpose, causing harm to public funds and the victims.
Accusations of Disbursements to Relatives, Ineligible Individuals, and Lack of Supporting Documents
The investigation revealed that the Mayor, the Financial Controller, finance and internal audit officials, and the Damage Assessment Committee deliberately disbursed funds to their relatives, despite them not being classified as victims. Funds were also disbursed to individuals whose properties were not damaged, and payments were authorized for minors or non-owners of properties affected by the storm, in addition to disbursing funds without documentation to justify the transactions.
Immediate Judicial Action and Warrants for Absent Suspects
The Public Prosecution concluded by placing the Financial Affairs Controller, the Internal Auditor, a member of the Municipal Council, and a number of council employees who complied with the investigation into pretrial detention. It also issued arrest and summons orders for the absent suspects to complete the investigations and take the necessary legal action.