A group of dozens of victims of El-Waâd Sadek SARL gathered in front of the Bouira wilaya's Land Agency to protest the slow pace of compensation for their losses. The protest comes after a 2016 court decision to compensate 300 former clients of the company. The victims expressed frustration with the lengthy procedures and demanded the intervention of the agency's head to resolve the issue. They claimed that despite a court ruling, they have yet to receive their compensation.
The El-Waâd Sadek scandal dates back to 2014 when the company's manager, Moulay Saleh, was found guilty of embezzlement and swindling. He was sentenced to 10 years in prison in December 2015. The court ordered the seizure of the company's assets, including a 140-hectare plot in Sour El-Ghozlane. The plot was to be divided into smaller lots and sold to the victims at 9,500 Algerian dinars per square meter. However, the process has been delayed due to the lack of publication of property deeds by the Land Agency.
According to the victims, two court judgments from the Bouira Court and the Supreme Court, dated 2014, have been issued, but the compensation process remains stalled. They attributed the delay to the non-publication of property deeds by the Sour El-Ghozlane Land Agency, which is responsible for the task. The victims find it unacceptable that the process has taken four years with no end in sight.
One of the protesters explained that the publication of property deeds should not take more than a month, especially since it is a judicial procedure. The victims are growing increasingly frustrated with the constant excuses given by the Land Agency, including the absence or leave of the director. The director is currently on a one-month leave, prompting the victims to seek an explanation from the wilaya's director.
The victims' ordeal began when they invested in El-Waâd Sadek SARL, only to find that their funds had been embezzled. They have been seeking compensation ever since. The company's former manager, Moulay Saleh, was found guilty of multiple counts of swindling and embezzlement. The victims hope that the current protest will draw attention to their plight and expedite the compensation process.
The protest in Bouira highlights the ongoing struggle of the victims to obtain justice. Despite the court decisions, the victims are still waiting for their compensation. They urge the authorities to intervene and resolve the issue. The victims' frustration is palpable as they continue to wait for a resolution to their long-standing problem.
The case of El-Waâd Sadek SARL has left a lasting impact on the victims and their families. The delay in compensation has caused them significant financial and emotional hardship. As they continue to seek justice, they hope that their voices will be heard, and their concerns addressed.
Key points
- The victims of El-Waâd Sadek SARL are demanding compensation for their losses, as ordered by a 2016 court decision.
- The compensation process has been delayed due to the non-publication of property deeds by the Land Agency.
- The victims' frustration is growing as they continue to wait for a resolution to their long-standing problem.
