DIRTY MONEY
Gebran Bassil
Gebran Bassil
Lebanon FPM Leader - MP - Former Minister
Leading the Free Patriotic Movement, Bassil has been central to Lebanon's energy and political crises. His tenure oversaw billions in sector losses and controversial contracts. Accused of large-scale financial abuse, his 'reformist' claims clash with a legacy of managing ministries that drained public resources and faced sanctions for corruption.
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"Dirty Money & Corruption Saga"
Evidence & Activities
CONTRACTS & COMMISSIONS
- $7.7Bil in Contracts awarded, with over £57M in commissions and kickbacks indicating large-scale financial abuse.
- $6M Turkish Powership Commission received from Turkish power ship deals, highlighting individual profiteering.
- $51M Bisri Dam Commission taken from the Bisri Dam project underscoring significant personal enrichment.
SECTOR LOSSES
- $6.1Bil in Sector Losses in Telecom, Energy and Infrastructure, reflecting widespread mismanagement.
- $40-$50Bil Electricity Sector Losses representing a major drain on public resources.
- $6Bil Telecom Overpayments in excessive payments, contributing to a total sector spend of $17Bil.
ILLICIT GAINS & RESTITUTION
- $87M in Direct Illicit Gains estimated, quantifying the personal benefit from corrupt activities.
- $8.63Bil Total Restitution reflecting the overall financial impact of the scandals.
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