Egypt puts former auditor on trial

Egypt’s former top auditor, who was sacked after highlighting government corruption, has gone on trial accused of spreading “false news”. Hisham Geneina was fired in March, soon after estimating corruption cost Egypt $67.6bn (£46.3bn) over four years. Mr Geneina said the figure was based on an exhaustive study, but a presidential commission concluded that he […]

Egypt’s former top auditor, who was sacked after highlighting government corruption, has gone on trial accused of spreading “false news”.
Hisham Geneina was fired in March, soon after estimating corruption cost Egypt $67.6bn (£46.3bn) over four years.
Mr Geneina said the figure was based on an exhaustive study, but a presidential commission concluded that he had misled the public with “foreign” help.
The former judge denies the charges and says they are politically motivated.