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النهار أونلاين
Holiday Sacrifice Scandal: 13 Defendants Held
The Investigation Chamber at the Algiers Court of Justice denied bail to 13 defendants in the 2026 "Eid Sacrifice Scandal" case, who are accused of involvement in health and financial irregularities related to the importation of sacrificial animals from abroad. The case concerns serious violations in operations involving the importation of over 100,000 sheep between March and May 2026, during which 3,615 animals died, and more than 10,000 were directed for healthy slaughter. There were health risks and fraudulent practices, including replacing monitored sheep with unknown sources. Investigations also revealed manipulation of contracts, an unjustified increase in the price per head, and forgery in bidding records. Consequently, charges have been brought for misuse of office, abuse of power, and embezzlement of public funds, with 13 individuals placed in detention. This forms part of ongoing efforts to combat corruption and involves high-ranking officials, including the general manager of the Algerian Red Meat Company, in state-funded import operations to ensure a sufficient supply of sacrificial animals at reasonable prices during Eid al-Adha.
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