Abdelmoumene Khalifa

Abdelmoumene Khalifa is an Algerian businessman known for his involvement in a major financial scandal that led to the collapse of Khalifa Bank in 2003. He was convicted in absentia in Algeria for embezzlement and other financial crimes, which resulted in significant losses to the Algerian Treasury. Khalifa's case has been a focal point in discussions regarding corruption and the restitution of illicitly acquired assets, particularly in relation to the ongoing diplomatic tensions between Algeria and France.