Treasurer accused of embezzling Bahrain charity of BD47,000 further detained

TDT | Manama

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The Minor Criminal Court has renewed the detention of a charity organisation's treasurer accused of embezzling BD47,000 in donations from its bank account.

The treasurer will remain in custody for another 30 days pending further investigations.

The defendant's lawyer requested his release on bail and for him to undergo a psychiatric evaluation, citing his recent severe depression and previous treatment from a psychiatrist.

The Public Prosecution of Financial and Money Laundering Crimes received a complaint from the Ministry of Social Development regarding the treasurer's embezzlement.

Investigations found evidence that the treasurer had systematically embezzled donations over six years, manipulating checks for charitable expenses and withdrawing funds for personal use.