Qatar’s attorney general has ordered the arrest of Finance Minister Ali Shareef Al Emadi as part of an investigation into alleged misuse of public funds and abuse of power, according to state media.
Qatar News Agency (QNA) reported on Thursday that the decision had been taken after the review of documents and reports regarding crimes related to the public sector.
An “expanded” investigation was underway, it added.
“The Attorney General ordered the arrest of the Minister of Finance Ali Sharif Al-Emadi to investigate what was mentioned in the reports of crimes related to practicing public office, which was damage to public funds, abuse of public office, and … of power,” QNA said.
No other details were immediately available.
Al Emadi, who oversaw the growth of Qatar National Bank, has served as finance minister since 2013.
This is a developing news story.
