Ex-Palestinian Ambassador Arrested on Corruption Charges

0:00On April 29, Lebanese authorities just nab former Palestinian ambassador to Lebanon, Ashraf de Bohr, on corruption charges right as he stepped, off the plane in Beirut. He got detained late Tuesday at Rafique-Harriri International Airport, thanks to a red notice from Interpol issued late last year. Davar had already been fired by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas last year after accusations of shady dealings, including selling off property. Following by the Palestinian Liberation Organization, back when they were based in Lebanon before Israel's invasion in 1982. Officials kept quiet on detail since they weren't clear to talk, but the arrest ties straight into those old corruption claims. Right now, Davar is facing questions from a judge at the prosecutor's office in Beirut, and this could drag on as the investigation heats up. Stay informed with global news today. A.I. powered updates.