Beirut Judge continues probe into financial extortion, fake Saudi Prince case
2/4/2026 2:34:00 PM
Beirut First Investigative Judge Roula Othman continued her investigations into the financial extortion case involving the impersonation of a Saudi prince, re-questioning detainee Sheikh Khodr Araymet in the presence of his lawyer, Sakhr Al-Hashem.
Judge Othman also heard testimony from former Prime Minister Fouad Siniora and former minister Mohammad Choucair as witnesses in the case.
Meanwhile, lawyer Youssef Zaiter submitted a request for the release of detainee Mostafa Al-Hassian, who allegedly impersonated the fictitious Saudi prince known as "Abu Omar." The request was referred to the Beirut Public Prosecutor’s Office of Appeal for its opinion, pending a decision to approve or reject the release request.
Judge Othman also heard testimony from former Prime Minister Fouad Siniora and former minister Mohammad Choucair as witnesses in the case.
Meanwhile, lawyer Youssef Zaiter submitted a request for the release of detainee Mostafa Al-Hassian, who allegedly impersonated the fictitious Saudi prince known as "Abu Omar." The request was referred to the Beirut Public Prosecutor’s Office of Appeal for its opinion, pending a decision to approve or reject the release request.