Jordanian Public Prosecution Summons Individuals Concealing Banned Muslim Brotherhood Assets - Jordan News
However, the law provides an opportunity for those holding assets on behalf of others to avoid prosecution by voluntarily confessing and relinquishing ownership of the assets.
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Jordan News
31-07-2025
- Jordan News
Jordanian Public Prosecution Summons Individuals Concealing Banned Muslim Brotherhood Assets - Jordan News
The Jordanian Public Prosecution has begun summoning individuals accused of concealing properties and assets belonging to the banned Muslim Brotherhood group, according to an informed source cited by the Jordan News Agency (Petra). اضافة اعلان This move follows the expiration of a one-month grace period set by the Ministry of Social Development's Committee for the Dissolution of the Brotherhood, which had urged all individuals holding Brotherhood assets to come forward and settle their legal status by June 14. According to the source, several individuals voluntarily submitted declarations to the committee, affirming that they do not own movable or immovable assets but were merely holding them on behalf of the Brotherhood. As a result, these properties were legally transferred to the Associations Support Fund, in accordance with Article 25 of the current Associations Law. The source added that some co-owners of land and real estate shares admitted that they were not the true owners but had been entrusted with these assets by the banned group. However, others denied the charges, insisting that the assets were rightfully theirs. In one case, authorized signatories on a joint bank account in one of the governorates acknowledged that the funds were not theirs but belonged to the Brotherhood. These funds were likewise transferred to the Associations Support Fund following legal procedures. The source warned that anyone found concealing Brotherhood assets could face criminal charges, including money laundering, breach of trust, and other related offenses—especially if they deny ownership after being presented with evidence such as expert analysis and financial audits. However, the law provides an opportunity for those holding assets on behalf of others to avoid prosecution by voluntarily confessing and relinquishing ownership of the assets.
Roya News
31-07-2025
- Roya News
Jordan begins legal action over concealed assets linked to Muslim Brotherhood
Jordanian authorities have initiated a series of legal procedures targeting individuals suspected of hiding assets tied to the banned Muslim Brotherhood group, according to a source quoted by the Jordan News Agency (Petra). The action comes after the end of a one-month grace period on June 14, which was granted by the government-appointed dissolution committee. The Ministry of Social Development had called on anyone in possession of property or funds on behalf of the group to step forward and regularize their status before the matter was transferred to judicial authorities. During the grace period, several individuals submitted written statements denying ownership of certain assets. However, many acknowledged that they were holding properties and bank accounts on behalf of the banned group. In these cases, authorities reached settlements and redirected the assets to the Ministry's Associations Support Fund, in line with Article 25 of the Associations Law. Some individuals, listed as joint owners of land or real estate, reportedly admitted they were not the real owners but had been asked by the Brotherhood to act as proxies. Others, however, refused to acknowledge such arrangements and continued to claim ownership. In one notable case, people with authority over a joint bank account in a Jordanian governorate confessed that the funds were not theirs, but rather belonged to the group. The money was subsequently recovered and transferred to the government's fund through official channels. The source stated that anyone who knowingly conceals assets on behalf of the banned group could face serious legal consequences, including charges of money laundering and breach of trust. These charges may be applied particularly in cases where individuals reject the evidence presented to them, such as financial audits and expert reviews.
Jordan Times
31-07-2025
- Jordan Times
Public Prosecution summons suspects in Muslim Brotherhood asset case
AMMAN — The Public Prosecution has begun summoning individuals accused of concealing assets belonging to the banned Muslim Brotherhood group, a judicial source told the Jordan News Agency, Petra. The move comes after the expiration of a one-month grace period granted by the Committee for the Dissolution of the Group, which operates under the Ministry of Social Development. The committee had called on individuals holding assets on behalf of the group to come forward and regularise their status by June 14. After the deadline passed, the case was formally referred to the judiciary, Petra said. According to the source, several individuals submitted written declarations stating they did not personally own property connected to the group but acknowledged safeguarding assets on its behalf. These cases were resolved, and the assets were transferred to the Associations Support Fund in accordance with article 25 of the Associations Law. The source said some individuals admitted to co-owning land and real estate they held on behalf of the banned Muslim Brotherhood. Others denied any link to the group, maintaining claims of ownership despite being presented with evidence. In one instance, the source said that authorised signatories of a joint bank account in a governorate confessed the funds belonged to the banned organization. Those funds were also transferred to the Associations Support Fund following legal procedures. The source warned that any individual found to be concealing assets of the group may face legal action on charges including money laundering and breach of trust. Those who deny ownership after being confronted with evidence, such as expert reports and financial analysis, will be subject to prosecution, the source said.
