Jordan extradites PA official on corruption charges
Published yesterday (updated) 23/12/2014 21:15
http://www.maannews.net/eng/ViewDetails.aspx?ID=749355

RAMALLAH (Ma'an) -- Jordan extradited a Palestinian Authority official
suspected of embezzling millions of shekels on Monday, the head of the PA's
anti-corruption unit said.

Rafiq al-Natsheh said during a press conference that former accountant for
the Palestinian General Directorate of Petroleum, Shadi Hamzeh, was
delivered by Jordan to face questioning by the PA.

Hamzeh, together with three other unnamed officials, are suspected of
embezzling over 45 million shekels ($11.4 million).

Natsheh hailed the cooperation of Jordan and Interpol in delivering Hamzeh.

All four suspects are currently being detained by the PA. They are suspected
of using bribes, exploitation, and forgery to embezzle the funds.

There are currently six suspects involved in embezzlement living outside of
the Palestinian territories and the PA is working to bring them back to face
trial, al-Natsheh added.
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