Former sports club chairman convicted of embezzlement in Bahrain

TDT | Manama     

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The First Minor Criminal Court has issued a verdict against a former chairman of a Bahraini sports club's board of directors.

He has been sentenced to six months in prison and ordered to return BD1,720, which he embezzled from the club.

The charges relate to financial misconduct and harming the club's interests.

The case began when the Public Prosecution received reports from the General Sports Authority and the Financial and Administrative Supervision Bureau.

These reports suggested that the former chairman had committed crimes while managing the club.

The Public Prosecution investigated, interviewing witnesses and examining documents to gather evidence.

During the investigation, it was discovered that the accused misused his authority to sign checks for the club.

He wrote a check to himself for BD1,720 and pocketed the money.

Additionally, he caused financial harm to the club by allowing one of its tenants to avoid paying rent, against the decisions of the Board of Directors, resulting in a loss of BD9,700.

Furthermore, he fraudulently obtained over BD1,800 from one of the club's partners.

After questioning the accused, the court issued its verdict, finding him guilty of the charges.