(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) The Public Prosecution has recently completed investigation into several cases that have been referred by the State Financial and Administrative Institution (Sfaai).
The Public Prosecution had ended investigation in 99 per cent of cases referred by the Audit Institution, which will be soon forwarded them to the courts for trial, says Attorney-General Hussain Al Hilali.
Meanwhile, Al Hilali denied that there are some former ministers among those who will stand trails as mentioned in social networks.
So far, 30 cases have been referred to the Public Prosecution for further investigation, the adviser said. The cases referred for further probe include neglect of duties leading to financial loss to the Treasury, exploiting public service for personal purposes, smuggling oil products subsidised by the government, committing fraud in official documents during the disbursement of funds, distorting official documents to benefit others, changing data to benefit relatives, violating laws, embezzling charity funds, misappropriating public funds and making statements contrary to the reality to benefit others.
Food poisoning
Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) has confirmed that there had been an incident of suspected food poisoning at the Qarn Alam Permanent Accommodation Camp.
The incident took place on Monday morning and around 300 contracting employees have so far reported to the camp's clinic, mostly with mild to moderate infection.
The situation is under control and most of the reported patients have been treated and discharged. Others have been referred to the nearby hospitals for further medical treatment. Emergency services have been mobilised and a team of ministry of health, PDO and contractor representatives is on site to conduct an investigation.
Dr Sulaiman Al Rawahi, PDO Chief Medical Officer, said: "We are working closely with public health officials to identify the cause of the incident and ensure that those affected receive the appropriate medical care."
Contingency plans have also been drawn up to minimise any disruption to production. The Public Prosecution has recently completed investigation into several cases that have been referred by the State Financial and Administrative Institution (Sfaai).
The Public Prosecution had ended investigation in 99 per cent of cases referred by the Audit Institution, which will be soon forwarded them to the courts for trial, says Attorney-General Hussain Al Hilali.
Meanwhile, Al Hilali denied that there are some former ministers among those who will stand trails as mentioned in social networks.
So far, 30 cases have been referred to the Public Prosecution for further investigation, the adviser said.
The cases referred for further probe include neglect of duties leading to financial loss to the Treasury, exploiting public service for personal purposes, smuggling oil products subsidised by the government, committing fraud in official documents during the disbursement of funds, distorting official documents to benefit others, changing data to benefit relatives, violating laws, embezzling charity funds, misappropriating public funds and making statements contrary to the reality to benefit others.
Food poisoning
Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) has confirmed that there had been an incident of suspected food poisoning at the Qarn Alam Permanent Accommodation Camp.
The incident took place on Monday morning and around 300 contracting employees have so far reported to the camp's clinic, mostly with mild to moderate infection.
The situation is under control and most of the reported patients have been treated and discharged. Others have been referred to the nearby hospitals for further medical treatment. Emergency services have been mobilised and a team of ministry of health, PDO and contractor representatives is on site to conduct an investigation.
Dr Sulaiman Al Rawahi, PDO Chief Medical Officer, said: "We are working closely with public health officials to identify the cause of the incident and ensure that those affected receive the appropriate medical care."
Contingency plans have also been drawn up to minimise any disruption to production.
