Syrian Judiciary Seizes Assets of Former Education Minister and 52 Relatives

The Syrian judiciary has ordered the seizure of assets belonging to former education minister Imad Mowaffaq al-Azab and 52 members of his family.

Al-Azab served as education minister under Syria’s former government. The measure targets his property as well as assets held by relatives.

Those covered by the seizure include family members who previously held positions in government institutions.

Other relatives affected by the measure worked in the legislative and economic spheres. No names of the family members were provided.

The available details do not specify the legal grounds for the seizure, the types of assets involved or their value.