Egyptian authorities ordered the arrest of former "number two" of the party led by Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak to power until his resignation on 11 February and whose influence is still felt in the country. According to reports today the government Al Ahram daily, the decision was taken yesterday after the Unlawful Enrichment department will ask for twelve hours.
The organs of observation and investigation of public funds accuse Al Sheriff, also president of the Shura Council (Upper House), to get and cash property illegally using his power. Sheriff Al goods do not correspond with the income from his job as an officer and recorded in his last tax return, the newspaper adds.
Al Sheriff besides being the secretary general of the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP), headed the Political Parties Committee, which was responsible for approving the formation of other political parties. Authorities yesterday also ordered preventive detention for 15 days two other senior officials of the NDP over allegations of involvement in the deaths of demonstrators during protests in Tahrir Square.
On the other hand, it is expected that tomorrow the authorities start to question the president of the lower house of Egyptian Parliament Fathi Surur also on charges of illicit enrichment while in office. According to the newspaper, Mubarak and his two sons, Alaa and Gamal, have received a notice from the Attorney General's Office for questioning. 
The organs of observation and investigation of public funds accuse Al Sheriff, also president of the Shura Council (Upper House), to get and cash property illegally using his power. Sheriff Al goods do not correspond with the income from his job as an officer and recorded in his last tax return, the newspaper adds.
Al Sheriff besides being the secretary general of the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP), headed the Political Parties Committee, which was responsible for approving the formation of other political parties. Authorities yesterday also ordered preventive detention for 15 days two other senior officials of the NDP over allegations of involvement in the deaths of demonstrators during protests in Tahrir Square.
On the other hand, it is expected that tomorrow the authorities start to question the president of the lower house of Egyptian Parliament Fathi Surur also on charges of illicit enrichment while in office. According to the newspaper, Mubarak and his two sons, Alaa and Gamal, have received a notice from the Attorney General's Office for questioning.
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