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Man jailed for money laundering

ManamaThe High Court of Appeal yesterday upheld a sentence by the High Criminal Court in a money laundering case, Chief Prosecutor Ali Al Shuwaikh said.

The suspect, who has a criminal record in fraud, was sentenced to to seven years in jail on February 23. He was also fined BD 300,000 for breach of trust, fraud and
concealment of revenues obtained from a criminal activity.

The court also convicted the suspect’s two brothers for colluding in the crime by providing a cover for it and permitting the suspect to deposit the amount of money in their bank accounts. Two of the suspects had also their money and properties confiscated.