The Public Prosecution orders the detention of the administrative official and the pursuit of the financial auditor at Al-Bariqa General Hospital.
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Benghazi, January 9, 2026 — The Anti-Corruption Prosecution, under the Benghazi Attorney General’s Office, has ordered the detention of the Administrative and Financial Affairs official at Al-Brega General Hospital. It has also issued an order to apprehend and bring in the Financial Affairs auditor, in connection with cases related to the abuse of official authority and the embezzlement of public funds.
Investigations revealed that the accused deviated from their public duty by deliberately embezzling 340,000 dinars from funds allocated to support the medical institution with medical and paramedical staff. This was done by concluding service contracts with offices managed by the financial auditor, with the intent to complicate the procedures for examining them and to cover up the violations.
The investigations further clarified that the accused intended to dispose of an amount of 715,000 dinars for purposes other than those designated, in violation of the laws and regulations governing financial disbursement in public institutions.
Based on the investigations, the Public Prosecution decided to detain the Administrative and Financial Affairs official in custody pending the case, while continuing to pursue the financial auditor to take the necessary legal measures against him.
Benghazi
Benghazi is a major city in eastern Libya, historically significant as a center of trade and culture since its founding as the Greek colony of Euesperides. It played a pivotal role in the 2011 Libyan Revolution and served as a temporary seat of government, though it has also been a site of significant conflict and instability in the years following.
Anti-Corruption Prosecution
The Anti-Corruption Prosecution is a specialized law enforcement body in Romania, established in 2013 to investigate and prosecute high-level corruption offenses. It was created as part of a broader judicial reform effort to strengthen the rule of law and combat systemic graft within the country.
Benghazi Attorney General’s Office
The Benghazi Attorney General’s Office is a key judicial institution in eastern Libya, historically central to the region’s legal affairs. Its modern history has been significantly shaped by the instability following the 2011 revolution and the subsequent civil conflicts, during which it has been a focal point for efforts to address crime and uphold the rule of law amid challenging circumstances.
Al-Brega General Hospital
Al-Brega General Hospital is a major healthcare facility located in the Brega region of Libya. It was constructed in the late 1970s or early 1980s as part of the area’s infrastructure development, which was heavily tied to the expansion of the nearby oil industry.
Public Prosecution
The Public Prosecution is a legal institution responsible for representing the state in criminal proceedings, investigating crimes, and upholding justice. Its modern form and independence evolved significantly in the 19th and 20th centuries, influenced by legal systems like the French *parquet*, to separate prosecutorial power from judicial and police functions.
