Legal advisor Hisham Al-Harati spoke exclusively to our source stating: “What is happening in Libya is a blatant example of a betrayal of trust, as corrupt parties entrusted with the responsibility of running the state are seizing the Libyan people’s funds through illegal means and administrative violations. This constitutes a criminal offense that infringes on the rights of Libyan citizens and exposes them to enormous economic and social risks.”
He added: “According to Libyan law, these acts are criminalized and subject to punishment. Therefore, every individual who has participated in this unjust course of action must bear criminal responsibility before the Libyan judiciary, and justice must take its course without leniency or favoritism.”
He went on to say: “The crime of looting and betrayal of trust is not merely an individual act, but rather an organized crime that threatens the state’s stability and its economic and social security. It is unacceptable for corruption to infiltrate every corner of the state without accountability.”
He concluded: “The law must be the invincible shield against this blatant violation of the people’s rights, and the Libyan people must pressure the judiciary to assume its role as outlined by law—ensuring accountability and preventing criminals from escaping punishment—so that all are equal before the law, and justice is not limited to those without connections or influence, as has unfortunately been the case for years.”
