A pharmacy in Beirut. (Credit: João Sousa/L'Orient Today)
On Monday, at least 10 people were already behind bars upon the orders of acting prosecutor for financial crimes Dora al-Khazen in connection with the smuggling and fraud case involving medicines. This scandal, which came to light two weeks ago, notably involves M.F., sister-in-law of Ali Hassan Khalil, MP and senior official of the Amal Movement.She had partnered with another woman, Z.C., in a company that illegally imported medicines through Beirut international airport, which has since been sealed off. These were primarily cancer treatments, worth tens of millions of dollars, according to our sources. Once brought into the country, these products were stored in warehouses or sold through pharmacies, where patients purchased them at exorbitant prices.These distribution points included the pharmacy that M.F. had rented in Hay Madi...
On Monday, at least 10 people were already behind bars upon the orders of acting prosecutor for financial crimes Dora al-Khazen in connection with the smuggling and fraud case involving medicines. This scandal, which came to light two weeks ago, notably involves M.F., sister-in-law of Ali Hassan Khalil, MP and senior official of the Amal Movement.She had partnered with another woman, Z.C., in a company that illegally imported medicines through Beirut international airport, which has since been sealed off. These were primarily cancer treatments, worth tens of millions of dollars, according to our sources. Once brought into the country, these products were stored in warehouses or sold through pharmacies, where patients purchased them at exorbitant prices.These distribution points included the pharmacy that M.F. had rented in Hay Madi...
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