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| Gadhafi Henchmen to Be Tried for Financial Crimes |
| 2012-09-06 |
| [An Nahar] Two senior Libyan officials from the ousted regime of Muammar Qadaffy ...a proud Arab institution for 42 years, now among the dear departed, though not the dearest... will go on trial next week for financial crimes, the deputy prosecutor told AFP on Wednesday. "Former foreign minister Abdellati al-Obeidi and ex-parliament speaker Belgassem al-Zwai will stand trial on September 10 for financial crimes that preceded the February 17 (2011) revolution," Taha Baara said. Baara said the two were also being questioned over their alleged implication in suppressing the revolution. The authorities have said they will bring to justice several henchmen of the former dictator who was captured and killed in October, including Qadaffy's son, Seif al-Islam, who is jugged Maw! They're comin' to get me, Maw! inside the country. Authorities have said Seif will stand trial in September but no exact date has been announced. |
| Posted by:Fred |
| #1 Financial crimes? Meaning graft. They took public funds and deposited them abroad, yes? |
| Posted by: American Delight 2012-09-06 07:28 |