Former Algeria Minister Handed 7 Years in Prison

Former Algeria minister handed 7 years in prison

An Algerian court on Tuesday sentenced former labour minister Tijani Hassan Haddam to seven years in prison over the embezzlement of nearly $45 million, Algerian media reported. Haddam headed Algeria's National Social Security Fund between 2015 and 2019, later becoming labour minister until 2020. He was convicted in a case involving the purchase of property he had falsely alleged was for the social security fund, reports said. Also convicted was…

Ex-Algerian Minister Sentenced to 7 Years for Embezzlement Scandal! - Afric Info

In a significant development in Algeria’s ongoing battle against corruption, a former minister has been sentenced to seven years in prison for embezzlement. The verdict, delivered by a court in Algiers, comes amid a broader crackdown on financial misconduct that has plagued the nation for years. As government officials face increased scrutiny, this case highlights the challenges Algeria continues to grapple with as it seeks to restore public tru…