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Jordan News
2 days ago
- Jordan News
Gag Order Imposed in Alcohol Poisoning Case - Jordan News
The Attorney General, Judge Nayef Al-Samarat, has issued a gag order prohibiting the publication of any information related to investigative case No. 828/2025, known as the 'alcohol poisoning case,' starting Wednesday. اضافة اعلان The decision is based on Article 225 of the Penal Code and Articles 38 and 39 of the Press and Publications Law. In line with the ruling, Director General of the Media Commission, Basheer Al-Momani, issued a directive enforcing the court's decision. It prohibits the publication or republication of any information, photos, or videos related to the case or the investigation process. The ban also extends to all social media platforms, as explicitly stated in the order. The Grand Criminal Court has charged 25 defendants in the alcohol poisoning case. Twelve of them face charges of murder and felony murder, while 13 others are charged with aiding and abetting murder.
The National
3 days ago
- Health
- The National
Jordan investigates nine deaths from methanol poisoning
Authorities in Jordan have concluded an investigation into a case of mass alcohol poisoning that left nine people dead and 47 undergoing treatment, with the case now referred to the Grand Criminal Court. Dozens of people were taken to hospital in the Deir Alla district in the Jordan Valley on Friday after consuming alcohol contaminated with methanol, a highly toxic substance. Those affected had reportedly been attending the same event, where they consumed the poisoned alcohol. Authorities confirmed on Tuesday that no new cases of methanol poisoning were reported in the past 24 hours. Imad Abu Yaqeen, director of the Technical Affairs Department at the Ministry of Health, told the Jordan News Agency (Petra) on Monday that the majority of those admitted to hospital underwent immediate dialysis to remove toxins from their bloodstream. Most patients are in critical condition, with some requiring ventilator support in intensive care units, he said. Industrial methanol is used as a solvent in paints and as a fuel additive, and is not intended for human consumption. If ingested, it is converted in the liver into toxic substances that can cause persistent nausea and vomiting, rapid breathing, blurred vision that can result in blindness, severe headaches, delirium and multiple organ failure. Even a small amount of alcohol contaminated with methanol can be fatal without rapid medical intervention. Authorities said that all products from the implicated factory have been pulled from the market in co-ordination with the Jordan Food and Drug Administration.
Roya News
3 days ago
- Roya News
Jordanian authorities arrest 23 suspects in deadly methanol poisoning case
The Chief Public Prosecutor, Dr. Nayef Al-Samarat, has announced a major development in the methanol poisoning case that left nine people dead and 57 others hospitalized. The Public Prosecutor of the Grand Criminal Court has ordered the detention of 23 suspects as part of the ongoing investigation. The suspects will be held for 15 days, with the possibility of extension, in correctional and rehabilitation centers. Among them is one fugitive still at large, and another who is already serving time for a separate case. Prosecutors have officially filed charges against the suspects, dividing them as follows: 12 suspects are charged with murder and attempted murder, under Article 326 of the Penal Code. 13 others are charged with aiding and abetting in murder and attempted murder. Dr. Samarat emphasized that investigations are still underway to uncover all the facts and determine each suspect's role in the incident. He stressed that the Public Prosecution is treating the case with the utmost seriousness due to its dangerous nature and the widespread public concern. The poisoning incident, which occurred last week, resulted in nine fatalities, including a woman in her sixties, and 57 hospitalizations. All the victims had consumed alcoholic beverages that were found to contain toxic industrial methanol.
Jordan News
3 days ago
- Jordan News
Methanol Poisoning Case Referred to State Security Court Prosecutor - Jordan News
The spokesperson for the Public Security Directorate announced that the investigation team handling the methanol alcohol poisoning case has completed all its inquiries. The case file, along with all involved parties, was officially referred this morning to the Prosecutor of the Grand Criminal Court for further legal action. اضافة اعلان The spokesperson confirmed that no new cases of poisoning have been reported, and that all recorded cases occurred in Deir Alla District, related to the consumption of contaminated alcoholic beverages during a gathering last Friday. A total of 32 individuals who consumed the drinks were treated at hospitals. The investigation teams, accompanied by representatives from the Jordan Food and Drug Administration, have confiscated and withdrawn all products from the implicated factory off the market. So far, the incident has resulted in 9 deaths and 47 injuries, all of whom remain under medical care—except for three individuals whose lab tests confirmed their samples were free of methanol. Below is the list of alcoholic products produced by the factory that have been withdrawn from the market: GOLD GOED Whisky RedSun Vodka 48 Vodka Volga GOLD & BROWN Vodka GOLD & BROWN Whisky Arak Jabalna Arak Ain Sara Arak Soulaf Extra Gin George Arak Al-Nader Arak Al-Nawras Authorities continue to warn the public against consuming any unlicensed or unregulated alcoholic products, as investigations proceed into legal accountability and the safety of consumer goods.
Roya News
3 days ago
- Roya News
Twelve charged with murder in Jordan's contaminated alcohol case
Nayef Al-Samarat, Head of the Public Prosecution, announced Tuesday that the Grand Criminal Court's Public Prosecutor has officially begun investigations with 25 individuals in connection to the deadly methanol poisoning case that killed nine people and injured dozens more in Jordan. In a statement to Roya, Al-Samarat confirmed that 12 suspects have been charged with murder under Article 326 of the Penal Code, in addition to attempted murder charges under Articles 326, 70, and 80. Thirteen others have been charged with complicity in both murder and attempted murder, stemming from their involvement in the distribution and sale of the toxic alcohol. Al-Samarat added that investigations are still underway to uncover all circumstances surrounding the case and to assign responsibility to each suspect accordingly. The methanol poisoning incident, which occurred last week, led to the deaths of nine individuals, including a woman in her sixties, and 57 total confirmed cases of methanol poisoning.
