The Southern Union for Integrity, Transparency and Anti-Corruption submitted an official report to the judges, demanding the opening of an urgent investigation into the withdrawal of huge sums of money in hard currency, based on orders from the Governor of the Central Bank.
According to the report, 690 million US dollars were removed from Aden International Airport in 2023, an amount that could have been used to support the stability of the local currency and finance basic public services in light of the ongoing crises.
In 2024, the report documented the release of additional amounts exceeding 2.4 billion Saudi riyals, including:
- January: 592 million Saudi riyals
- February: 620 million Saudi riyals
- March: 218 million Saudi riyals
- April: 226 million Saudi riyals
- May: 110 million Saudi riyals
- July: 377 million Saudi riyals
- September: 110 million Saudi riyals
- October: 90 million UAE dirhams and 105 million Saudi riyals
In addition, there are documents indicating the exit of large quantities of gold from various ports, including Al-Rayyan Airport, Shehn, Sarfit, and Al-Wadiah ports.
The report raised several questions related to the economic feasibility of issuing these amounts in light of the current collapse of the local currency.
He also wondered about the real goals behind these financial operations, and why these funds are not directed to enhancing currency stability or improving basic services provided to citizens.
The Union called on the judicial authorities to take immediate measures to investigate the Governor of the Central Bank, and to announce the results to public opinion in accordance with national laws and international treaties. The Union stressed that the continuation of such decisions represents a serious threat to the national economy.
Reports confirm that the economic collapse in Yemen has worsened living conditions, as the population suffers from a sharp rise in the prices of basic goods and a severe shortage in health and educational services. Therefore, any measures aimed at enhancing financial stability will have positive effects on the lives of citizens.