The Attorney General orders the detention of a former financial controller and a former internal auditor at the Ministry of Health for their involvement in squandering more than 86 million dinars.
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Tripoli, December 28, 2025 – The Public Prosecution has ordered the preventive detention of a former financial controller and a former internal auditor at the Ministry of Health pending investigation. They are implicated in the misuse of their official authority related to the disbursement of 86,404,095 dinars from funds allocated to combat the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.
The Attorney General’s office stated in a release that investigations conducted by a deputy prosecutor at the office revealed that the two accused authorized the disbursement of the funds to companies that had not received official assignments from the administration to supply medical equipment and supplies supporting pandemic response efforts. Furthermore, no work consistent with the purpose of the fund allocation was assigned to these companies.
Based on this, the Prosecution decided to detain the two accused preventively and ordered the pursuit of all other parties involved in these violations.
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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 and the Ottoman Empire, with its historic medina showcasing layers of its diverse past.
Public Prosecution
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Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health is a government department responsible for public health policy, healthcare systems, and medical regulation within a nation. Its history typically begins with the formal organization of state healthcare services, often in the 19th or 20th century, evolving from simpler boards of health to address epidemics and manage expanding national health infrastructure.
Attorney General’s office
The Attorney General’s office is a key legal institution in many countries, typically serving as the chief legal advisor to the government and representing the state in legal matters. Historically, the role has roots in English common law, evolving from the King’s Attorney in medieval times to become a central figure in the modern executive branch, overseeing law enforcement and legal policy.
COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic was a global outbreak of the novel coronavirus, first identified in Wuhan, China in late 2019. It led to widespread illness, death, and unprecedented public health measures worldwide, including lockdowns and travel restrictions, fundamentally disrupting societies and economies.
