Sheikh Khalid Al-Jarrah acquitted in Ministry of Interior expenses case

The Criminal Court has acquitted Sheikh Khalid Al-Jarrah of charges of falsifying the prosecution’s investigation report by allegedly providing false statements regarding embezzlement of money from secret expenses at the Ministry of Interior.

Following the court’s ruling, the Public Prosecution closed the case, officially clearing Sheikh Al-Jarrah of all allegations, reports Al-Rai daily.

The verdict brings the curtain down on a high-profile case that drew public attention due to its connection to ministry finances and official documentation, highlighting the judiciary’s role in ensuring due process and legal accountability.

Authorities emphasized that the acquittal confirms the absence of any wrongdoing by Sheikh Al-Jarrah in the matter, reaffirming the importance of evidence-based judgments in criminal proceedings.