Jordanian authorities arrest 23 suspects in deadly methanol poisoning case

The Chief Public Prosecutor, Dr. Nayef Al-Samarat, has announced a major development in the methanol poisoning case that left nine people dead and 57 others hospitalized. The Public Prosecutor of the Grand Criminal Court has ordered the detention of 23 suspects as part of the ongoing investigation.

The suspects will be held for 15 days, with the possibility of extension, in correctional and rehabilitation centers. Among them is one fugitive still at large, and another who is already serving time for a separate case.

Prosecutors have officially filed charges against the suspects, dividing them as follows:

• 12 suspects are charged with murder and attempted murder, under Article 326 of the Penal Code.
• 13 others are charged with aiding and abetting in murder and attempted murder.

Dr. Samarat emphasized that investigations are still underway to uncover all the facts and determine each suspect’s role in the incident. He stressed that the Public Prosecution is treating the case with the utmost seriousness due to its dangerous nature and the widespread public concern.

The poisoning incident, which occurred last week, resulted in nine fatalities, including a woman in her sixties, and 57 hospitalizations. All the victims had consumed alcoholic beverages that were found to contain toxic industrial methanol.