Former Algerian Football Federation presidents face corruption charges

Amara is being prosecuted alongside Kheireddine Zetchi, currently in detention, and Djahid Zefizef, as well as several other former federal bureau members who are also in provisional detention. The case is expected to be referred to the Algerian courts soon. Over fifteen individuals, including former FAF presidents Kheireddine Zetchi and Djahid Zefizef, former FAF general secretaries Mohamed S. and Mounir D., and former general administration director Abdelghani N., have been heard.

These hearings represent the final stage of the investigation, following a supplementary expert analysis provided to the accused. The magistrate is now preparing to finalize the referral order to schedule the trial. The charges against Zetchi, Zefizef, Amara, and others relate to concluding contracts in violation of internal procurement procedures to grant undue advantages to third parties, leading to the embezzlement of public funds within the FAF and the public treasury.

Accusations include abuse of office, intentional embezzlement of public funds, complicity, illegal contracting, granting unjustified advantages, and money laundering. The investigation revealed that Kheireddine Zetchi signed several suspicious contracts that did not comply with legal provisions, aiming to provide