Algiers court confirms seven-year sentence for S.B
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Algérie 360
The Algiers court has confirmed a seven-year prison sentence for S.B., a former employee of the Ministry of Foreign Trade, in the import authorisation case. Two other defendants retain five-year sentences, while the 19 convictions range from acquittal to five years, according to Ennahar.
The criminal chamber of the Algiers court has upheld the seven-year prison sentence for S.B., a former employee of the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Export Promotion, in the case involving manipulation of files and import authorisations. The appeal decision fully confirms the sentence handed down at first instance, Ennahar reports.
Two other defendants, Y.M. and H.A., remain sentenced to five years in prison, while A.M., A.F., A.Y. and D.Y. each retain two-year sentences, including twelve months suspended. Five other defendants have had their sentences reduced from three to two years in prison and a sixth, H.A., from five to two years. Seven people have been acquitted, according to Ennahar.
