The number of detainees suspected of corruption has risen to 42 as attorney general vowed to intensify ongoing crackdown on the various governmental organizations. Four suspects linked to corruption cases in housing development projects were added to the list Friday. The ongoing operation is far from over, it is just the beginning". The suspects included government officials serving in various capacities, businesspersons and brokers. According to the attorney general, the suspects have caused damages worth over one billion birr in cash and type.

Source: Ethiopian News July 31, 2017 14:48 UTC