Report: Arafat’s successor has gotten rich by skimming millions in Western aid

Report: Arafat’s successor has gotten rich by skimming millions in Western aid

Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas is believed to have siphoned off tens of millions of dollars of Western aid meant for his regime in the West Bank, a report said. The Gatestone Institute — citing the former financial adviser of the late Yasser Arafat, Mohammed Rashid — asserted that Abbas […]

Adviser charged with stealing millions following Arafat’s death

Adviser charged with stealing millions following Arafat’s death

Special to WorldTribune.com RAMALLAH — The Palestinian Authority, facing increasing complaints of corruption, plans to investigate the financial adviser of the late Yasser Arafat and 84 other cases. Officials said the PA’s Anti-Corruption Commission wants to obtain custody of Mohammed Rashid, the financial adviser of Arafat until the death of the Palestinian leader in 2004. […]