Prosecution refers 73 accused to Criminal Court in commercial draw manipulation case
Public Prosecution is firmly committed to upholding the rule of law, ensure justice, and strengthen transparency and integrity that form the foundation of trust between the state and society.
After nearly seven months of intensive investigations, the Public Prosecution announced 73 defendants have been referred to the Criminal Court on charges of bribery, mediation, forgery of official and electronic documents, and money laundering linked to the commercial draw manipulation case.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Prosecution confirmed that the investigation uncovered organized manipulation involving 110 commercial draws conducted under the supervision of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry between 2021 and 2025. These raffles offered prizes valued at 1.244 million dinars, including vehicles, cash, and in-kind gifts.
The statement clarified that the investigations were carried out by a specialized team formed by the Attorney General, which examined all financial, technical, and legal aspects of the case in coordination with relevant authorities, reports Al-Rai daily.
The investigation revealed an organized criminal network that deliberately rigged the outcomes of several draws, undermining their integrity and fairness. Members of this network exploited public positions and oversight weaknesses to obtain illegal financial gains, which were then distributed among participants.
According to the findings, the roles of defendants were interconnected, involving the use of forged documents and fabricated waivers to transfer prizes to the beneficiaries in exchange for money — some of which took the form of bribes, mediation fees, or other illicit financial benefits.
The Prosecution added that the proceeds from these crimes were re-invested in various financial transactions to disguise their illegal origins and evade detection.
Upon completing its investigation, the Public Prosecution referred 73 defendants to the Criminal Court after evidence confirmed their shared criminal intent and coordination in committing these offenses.
As part of efforts to recover illicit funds, authorities seized cash and assets worth approximately 1.17 million dinars, pending further legal measures.
Concluding its statement, the Public Prosecution reaffirmed its firm commitment to upholding the rule of law, ensuring justice, and strengthening transparency and integrity — principles that form the foundation of trust between the state and society.
