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Bitar Finishes Probe
Bitar concluded his probe after nearly six years.
“Judge Tarek Bitar concluded his investigations and referred the entire file to State Prosecutor Judge Jamal Hajjar”
He referred the entire file to public prosecutor Jamal Hajjar.
Approximately 70 defendants are implicated.
Hajjar will review roughly 20 individuals who have not faced formal measures.
Shipowner Grechushkin Released
Grechushkin was released by Bulgaria despite an in-absentia warrant from Lebanon.
Bitar traveled to Bulgaria for an interrogation.
Grechushkin refused to answer any questions.
Investigation Faces Political Obstacles
Bitar's probe faced years of obstruction and challenges.
“Hezbollah tried for years to block the investigation and get the courageous judge fired”
Hezbollah tried to block the investigation.
The probe resumed in 2025 after a shift in Lebanon's balance of power.
Judicial sources say the file is 99% complete.