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Authorities take legal action against entities linked to banned Muslim Brotherhood — official

Authorities take legal action against entities linked to banned Muslim Brotherhood — official

Jordan Times13 hours ago
AMMAN — Authorities had intensified legal measures targeting entities linked to the banned Muslim Brotherhood, including companies accused of financial and regulatory violations, according to an official source.
The source said that a cybersecurity firm allegedly linked to the banned group failed to disclose its true beneficiary, in violation of legal requirements, and committed additional infractions. Consequently, the Companies Registrar has referred the case to the Public Prosecutor, the source added.
In a separate case, the Companies Control Department had requested the State Litigation Attorney to initiate compulsory liquidation procedures for Dar Sabeel for Press and Distribution, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.
The company reportedly suffered losses exceeding twice its capital, failed to declare its actual beneficiary, did not fully pay its capital, and neglected to submit its annual financial statements.
Meanwhile, an association based in Ain Al Basha had voluntarily decided to dissolve itself.
Authorities reiterated that efforts were ongoing to monitor the activities and ownership structures of associations and companies suspected of affiliations with the banned group.
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