AMMAN —
The
Integrity and Anti-Corruption Commission has referred a case to the
judiciary involving the alleged forgery of work permits for laborers involved
in the construction of apartments and parking lots in Amman, Al-Mamlaka TV
reported on Monday.
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Authorities’
suspicions were raised by a request to renew the work permit of a foreign
worker.
Presiding Judges
Ahmed Al-Omari and Adweah Marzouq Al-Amoush heard the testimony of 32 witnesses
at the Amman Court of First Instance.
The Public
Prosecutor has charged the defendants — who include professionals, companies,
and government employees from two public institutions — with several crimes,
including misuse of public office, forgery, and bribery.
Several of the
defendants provided financial recompense and returned funds acquired through
illegal construction and the forgery of work permits to the Treasury.
Fifteen defendants
remain on trial.
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