embezzlement

Why, his supporters are asking, did the court clear him of three of the four charges weighing against him: illegal party funding, embezzlement of Libyan funds, and corruption?

Perth and Kinross Council has elected a new leader after the man who previously held the role was charged with embezzlement and resigned.

Prosecutors had sought an arrest warrant for Han on four charges including improper solicitation and graft, and occupational embezzlement.

The leader of Perth and Kinross Council has resigned after being charged with embezzlement.

Political tension has been rising in recent weeks, which have seen the arrest of former Prime Ministers Moussa Mara and Choguel Maïga over accusations of harming the reputation of the state and embezzlement.