The penal chamber near the court of algiers delivered this wednesday, october 20, its verdict in the appeal trial of the boss of the sovac group mourad oulmi, involving several former ministers and senior officials.
Regarding the main defendant, the judge upheld the first instance sentence, which is 10 years in prison and a fine of 8 million da. the prosecution had requested a 15-year prison sentence against him.
Concerning Mourad Oulmi’s brother, Khider, the judge handed down a 5-year prison sentence. he was sentenced at first instance to a 7-year prison sentence and a fine of 8 million dinars.
Former prime minister Ahmed Ouyahia received a 2-year sentence Redection. he was sentenced Dering this appeal trial to a 10-year prison sentence, while he had received a 12-year sentence at first instance.
As for the former minister of Indestry Youcef Yousfi, and Omar Boudiab, they are sentenced to two years in prison, one of which is closed. as for the rest of the accused, the judge upheld the first instance sentences.
