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Libya freezes rewards for ex-rebels over mass fraud

Sunday, April 15, 2012

Libya freezes rewards for ex-rebels over mass fraud


Libya's National Transitional Council has suspended a multi-million-dollar payout program to former anti-Gaddafi rebels after admitting it was steeped in fraud. Officials cited duplicate payouts, and claims from impostors and even the dead.

­Since last year's overthrow of longtime leader Muammar Gaddafi, the National Transition Council, Libya's temporary replacement government, has promised to reward ordinary citizens who joined the rebellion.

The program began three months ago, with former rebels being given a one-time payment of up to $3,200 – a sizable sum for Libya. NTC has already paid out $1.4 billion..... MORE

SourceThe Daily Tribune

URL: http://rt.com/news/libya-ntc-payouts-veterans-065/

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