The Attorney General’s Office announced on Wednesday that three members of a gang were arrested, pending trial, accused of attempting to defraud Jumhuria bank of LD 40 million.
The gang had conspired to use fake cheques in its attempt to defraud a public company, but did not complete their criminal endeavour. Other members of the gang are being pursued.
The Attorney General’s Office also confirmed that after initial questioning, members of the Tripoli Tower Jumhuria bank branch were released without charge.
