High-profile corruption investigation at Ministry of Labor and Skills continues

The Federal High Court has granted police an additional 11 days to continue investigating a high-profile corruption and document forgery case involving officials at the Ministry of Labor and Skills. A total of 18 suspects, including senior ministry officials and brokers, are currently under custody.

The suspects are accused of facilitating the illegal travel of over 30,000 individuals to Jordan using fake visas within a six-month period and engaging in money laundering. During the investigation, police froze over 261 million birr across two illicit bank accounts and seized 6 residential properties and 4 vehicles. The investigation is ongoing, and the court will reconvene on August 29, 2018 (E.C.) to hear further evidence.