The Tripoli Criminal Court has issued a conviction against the former head of the Libyan diplomatic mission in Italy, Omar Tarhuni. Libya's Attorney General's Office said the court had examined the charges against the former diplomat, finding him guilty of abuse of power and obtaining illicit gains while in office. During the hearings, the Court assessed the evidence gathered that the former head of mission had used his position for personal gain, accumulating wealth illegally. At the end of the trial, the judge sentenced the defendant to 10 years in prison and also ordered him to return the assets acquired through illegal activities. Read also other news on Nova NewsClick here and receive updates on WhatsAppFollow us on the social channels of Nova News on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Telegram

Source: Libya Today October 07, 2024 11:05 UTC