The Tripoli criminal court sentenced seven individuals for their roles in an armed group that threatened national security and economy through forceful oil production shutdowns, resulting in losses exceeding $52 billion. The Attorney General’s investigation identified attempts to disrupt government operations and alter constitutional order. Six received 18-year sentences; one received 15 years, and all lost civil rights.
A criminal court in Tripoli has imposed prison sentences on seven individuals affiliated with an armed group, as reported by Attorney General Al-Siddiq Al-Sour. These individuals were involved in actions that threatened national security and the economy by coercing oil field workers into halting production. Six defendants received 18-year sentences, while one was sentenced to 15 years, and all were stripped of their civil rights.
The Attorney General’s investigation revealed that the accused sought to undermine the government and the constitutional order. Their actions included obstructing governmental duties, sabotaging state buildings, and committing acts of violence against state employees, alongside forcing oil production shutdowns. The overall financial impact of these forced closures reached approximately $52.2 billion.
Additionally, there are conflicting reports regarding whether Ibrahim Jadhran and his family members were among those convicted. Jadhran, who had previously led the Petroleum Facilities Guard and was responsible for significant oil field closures from 2013 to 2016, has a history of attempting to manipulate oil exports, which has led to severe economic repercussions since the initial shutdowns commenced in July 2013. Notably, in March 2014, an independent export attempt by Jadhran was thwarted by the U.S. Navy, which seized the tanker involved.
The sentencing of the seven individuals emphasizes the government’s commitment to restoring order and security in Libya. The actions of the armed group had not only threatened state stability but also resulted in extensive financial losses due to interrupted oil production. The Attorney General’s office continues to address the ramifications of such illegal activities to safeguard the nation’s economy.
Original Source: libyaobserver.ly
