Public Prosecution orders detention of electronic services official at Al-Wahda Bank’s Zawiya branch for embezzling funds deposited in a customer’s account.
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Tripoli, January 24, 2026 – The Public Prosecution has ordered the detention of the electronic services officer at the Al-Wahda Bank branch in Az-Zawiyah for embezzling funds deposited into a customer’s account.
The Attorney General’s office stated in a release that the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor, within the jurisdiction of the Az-Zawiyah Court of Appeal, conducted an investigation into an incident involving the execution of banking operations based on a fraudulent fund transfer request attributed to one of the bank’s customers.
The release confirmed that the investigation and inquiry substantiated evidence that the services employee embezzled tens of thousands of dinars deposited in the customer’s account. Consequently, the Public Prosecution ordered the suspect’s pretrial detention and has begun reviewing the banking operations assigned to the bank employee.
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Tripoli
Tripoli is the capital and largest city of Libya, with a history dating back to the 7th century BC when it was founded by the Phoenicians. It later became a significant part of the Roman Empire, the Ottoman Empire, and an Italian colony, which is reflected in its diverse architecture, such as the historic Medina and the Red Castle (Assai al-Hamra).
Al-Wahda Bank
Al-Wahda Bank is a major commercial bank in Libya, founded in 1969 as part of the country’s efforts to develop its national financial sector. It has played a significant role in Libya’s economy, providing a range of banking services and supporting commercial and development projects.
Az-Zawiyah
Az-Zawiyah is a city in northwestern Libya, historically significant as the site of a major Sufi religious school and zawiya (Islamic monastery) founded in the 17th century. It grew around this spiritual center and later became an important hub during the Italian colonial period and the 2011 Libyan Civil War.
Az-Zawiyah Court of Appeal
The Az-Zawiyah Court of Appeal is a judicial institution located in the city of Az-Zawiyah in northwestern Libya. It was established as part of the country’s modern judicial system, which was largely developed following Libya’s independence in 1951, to serve as a higher court for reviewing decisions from lower courts in its region.
