Libyan judicial authorities ordered the pretrial detention of a former financial controller at Libya’s diplomatic mission to the Vatican after uncovering alleged misuse of public funds. Investigators said the official authorized €596,249 intended for treating wounded Libyans without proper documentation and spent an additional €50,000 outside its designated purpose. Prosecutors stated the case forms part of broader efforts to strengthen accountability and combat corruption within Libyan state institutions operating abroad.
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Vatican Holds Libyan Diplomat
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17/12/2025
Libyan judicial authorities ordered the pretrial detention of a former financial controller at Libya’s diplomatic mission to the Vatican after uncovering alleged misuse of public funds. Investigators said the official authorized €596,249 intended for treating wounded Libyans without proper documentation and spent an additional €50,000 outside its designated purpose. Prosecutors stated the case forms part of broader efforts to strengthen accountability and combat corruption within Libyan state institutions operating abroad.
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