Cherif Mellal is at the heart of a major corruption case. He faces multiple charges and faces a heavy prison sentence. The elements of the investigation reveal new details about the case.
Presented before the investigating judge near the Sidi M’hamed court, Cherif Mellal has been under a warrant of committal since January 19. The least we can say is that he faces heavy charges. Mention is made, among other things, of illicit transfer of funds abroad, association of criminals, money laundering or violation of the legislation and regulations relating to exchanges and the movement of capital abroad.
According to the Arabic-language media “Ennahar”, the elements of the investigation reveal staggering figures concerning the illicit transfer of funds abroad. Indeed, it is a sum of 300,000 Euros, transferred from Algeria to Luxembourg, on October 26, 2020, in the context of the import of cars, via the two companies “Lux Car Leasing” and ” LH Consulting”. It is also about 275,000 US Dollars transferred from the bank account of the sports joint-stock company (SSPA) of the JSK to the two American accounts “Chase Bank” and “JP Morgan”.
What did Mellal recognize in court?
Still according to the Arabic-speaking media “Ennahar”, Cherif Mellal admitted having carried out the sale of vehicles and exported them to Algeria. And this, through its company “Lux Car Leasing”, created in 2013. The latter was cleaned up in 2017.
On the other hand, the former president of JSK denied being the owner of the second company “LH Consulting”. He claimed that the latter belongs to another person, who responds to the name of “Hamdi. I “.
Regarding the sum of 275,000 US Dollars transferred to two US bank accounts, Mellal said that it represents the bonus received by the JSK in 2020, as a reward from CAF after the qualification of the Kabyle team for the training phase. CAF Cup hens. The accused indicated that the transaction required passage through a US bank account, while denying having transferred money to US banks.
Regarding the sum of 300,000 Euros transferred to Luxembourg, Mellal claimed to have entrusted two people, who are clients, with the task of receiving it. He also claimed that he has already been investigated by the Luxembourg police. The accused denied an illicit transfer of funds to the state in question.
What are Mellal’s assets in Germany?
According to the same source, Cherif Mellal also admitted to having property in Germany. It is a city with an area of 1,800 m². The latter consists of two duplexes and a F3 apartment. A villa purchased in 2013 worth 270,000 Euros.
On the other hand, the accused denied having had bank accounts abroad, including members of his family.
