Habib al-Adly, one of Egypt’s most feared and hated men serving as interior minister under Hosni Mubarak’s regime, was sentenced to 12 years in prison Thursday, according to local media reports.
His trial was the first among top officials under Mubarak’s three-decade-long rule. Mubarak was ousted during a popular revolt in January.
State-run Ahram newspaper reported that he was sentenced for money laundering and using his position to gain profits using illegal means.
The Giza Criminal Court also ordered that all of his assets be frozen, according to the newspaper. Other charges are pending relating to his alleged actions during the popular uprising, including ordering the killing of protesters, damaging public and private property, terrorizing civilians, and using thugs to do his bidding.
Former Egyptian Prime Minister Ahmed Nazif and former Finance Minister Youssef Boutrous Ghali also face corruption charges.
His trial was the first among top officials under Mubarak’s three-decade-long rule. Mubarak was ousted during a popular revolt in January.
State-run Ahram newspaper reported that he was sentenced for money laundering and using his position to gain profits using illegal means.
The Giza Criminal Court also ordered that all of his assets be frozen, according to the newspaper. Other charges are pending relating to his alleged actions during the popular uprising, including ordering the killing of protesters, damaging public and private property, terrorizing civilians, and using thugs to do his bidding.
Former Egyptian Prime Minister Ahmed Nazif and former Finance Minister Youssef Boutrous Ghali also face corruption charges.
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