AMMAN, July 15 (Xinhua) -- The Jordanian authorities have detained 11 individuals in an investigation into activities linked to the banned Muslim Brotherhood since April, the state-run Petra news agency reported Tuesday.
According to Petra, the group operated a complex financial network, collecting more than 30 million Jordanian dinars (approximately 42 million U.S. dollars) through unauthorized fundraising, investments, and membership fees from supporters inside and outside Jordan.
Part of the funds were allegedly transferred abroad, while some were used to finance political campaigns and activities within Jordan. Additional sums were raised recently through informal donation campaigns that lacked transparency and coordination with official humanitarian organizations, said the report.
Following the investigation, the government took a series of measures, including the seizure of approximately 4 million dinars in cash, initiation of legal proceedings against involved individuals and entities, and referral of related cases to the judiciary.
Several other individuals have also been questioned, with some released on bail. The Jordanian authorities noted that investigations are ongoing to uncover the full extent of the group's financial network and related activities. ■
