Public Prosecutor Detains Accountant Over Alleged Fund Mismanagement

Amman, March 5 (Petra) — The Public Prosecutor for the Integrity and Anti-Corruption Commission ordered the detention of a former government accountant for 15 days at Marka Correctional and Rehabilitation Center pending an investigation into allegations of position exploitation, forgery, and embezzlement of thousands of Jordanian dinars.

According to a Commission statement on Thursday, preliminary investigations indicated that the accountant had misappropriated funds he received and deposited on behalf of companies contracting with the government institution.

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05/03/2026 14:45:52