Tripoli government suspends oil minister

The Libyan government based in Tripoli suspended oil minister Mohamed Oun, as investigations are ongoing into his involvement in alleged corruption, a Libyan watchdog known as Administrative Control Authority (ACA) said.

Oun said he will contest the decision, adding that he has not received a notice yet.

Libyan media cited an ACA statement which confirms Oun’s “precautionary suspension” from his ministerial post in line with Article 31 of its governing law.

The decision, according to the watchdog, stems from an ongoing investigation into Case No. 178, which has allegedly uncovered “legal violations” warranting Aoun’s temporary removal, ACA said.

The ACA’s directive was issued based on recommendations from its General Investigation Administration director, after scrutinizing evidence gathered during the corruption probe targeting the oil and gas sector, Libyan media said.