Ethiopian authorities have detained 91 individuals suspected of organized economic crimes, including the deputy commissioner of the Ethiopian Customs Commission, Azezew Chane. The arrests follow an investigation into networks within the revenues and customs administration that allegedly manipulated tax assessments.
The investigation uncovered schemes that involved under-assessing taxes and diverting revenue, according to official statements. The suspects are accused of colluding to defraud the government of significant funds.
Details of the investigation were released by the Federal Attorney General's office, which confirmed the arrests but did not provide a full list of names. The case is ongoing, and further legal proceedings are expected.
This crackdown is part of a broader anti-corruption effort by the Ethiopian government, which has pledged to tackle economic crimes and improve transparency in public institutions.
