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Qatar orders arrest of finance minister in corruption probe

A statement from Qatar's attorney general said Ali Shareef Al Emadi is suspected of misuse of public funds and abuse of power.
Qatati Minister of Finance

Qatar's attorney general ordered the arrest of Finance Minister Ali Shareef Al Emadi for alleged misuse of public funds and abuse of power, Qatar’s state media outlet reported on Thursday. 

The country’s top prosecutor ordered Al Emadi’s arrest following an investigation into documents detailing “crimes related to practicing public office, which were damage to public funds, abuse of public office, and abusive of power,” read a statement carried by Qatar News Agency. 

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