Revealed: West Bank petrol station chain faces $325m claim in PA fuel-smuggling probe
Revealed: West Bank petrol station chain faces $325m claim in PA fuel-smuggling probe A petrol station chain owned by one of the West Bank’s wealthiest businessmen is facing accusations of alleged fuel smuggling, financial misconduct and tax evasion totalling more than 1bn shekels ($325m), according to a leaked report seen by Middle East Eye. The investigation, which has unfolded against a…
A West Bank petrol station chain is under investigation for alleged fuel smuggling, financial misconduct, and tax evasion of over $325 million, according to a leaked report obtained by Middle East Eye. The probe has resulted in the arrest and prolonged detention of Tarek al-Natsheh, chairman of Al-Huda Group, the chain's owner. Security forces have conducted raids on the company's offices, seizing computers and financial records.
Natsheh's legal representatives assert his innocence, insisting he is prepared to pay any legally owed taxes. They claim the company and Natsheh are cooperating with the legal process but criticize his detention, arguing that personal freedom should not be used to coerce acceptance of unverified figures. MEE reached out to Malek al-Awri, legal advisor for the defense team, for further comment.
Awri directed his team's response to a previous statement provided to Palestinian Watan newspaper last month.
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