Egypt’s military prosecution ordered on Wednesday that Hisham Geneina, former top auditor and a member of former presidential hopeful Sami Anan’s campaign team, be detained for 15 days pending investigations over statements he made about allegedly possessing sensitive and top-secret documents incriminating senior military figures. Geneina was arrested on Tuesday, according to statements by his lawyer Ali Taha and family members. Geneina threatened to release these documents if Anan, who is currently under arrest, is subject to a threat against his life. Geneina is being investigated before the military prosecution as his statements relate to the armed forces. The armed forces issued a statement on Monday saying it would use all rights ensured by constitution and law to protect the national security and retain its honor and dignity.

Source: Egypt Independent February 14, 2018 09:33 UTC