Jordan to Prosecute 11 Muslim Brotherhood Leaders Over Alleged Illegal Fundraising
State Media Reveals Accusations of Misuse of Millions in Political Campaigns, Foreign Investments, and Weapon-Making Cells
Watan-A special report by Jordan’s official news agency Petra has shed light on the financial accusations soon to be brought against 11 leading figures in the banned Muslim Brotherhood group, under charges of illegally collecting and misusing funds.
More seriously, the report alleges that these funds were spent unlawfully, including on salaries and bonuses for employees and supporters, real estate investments abroad, and financing domestic political and electoral campaigns.
The government-aligned Petra agency, publishing its report Tuesday afternoon, claimed that the Brotherhood managed a massive and complex financial network. This network reportedly sourced its funds through:
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Unlawful donation collections by affiliated associations
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Returns from direct and indirect investments inside and outside Jordan
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Monthly membership fees collected locally and internationally
Tens of Millions Collected and Spent Illegally
According to Petra’s details, investigations and seizures show that the group—which was declared dissolved and illegal per a 2020 Court of Cassation ruling—acquired tens of millions of Jordanian dinars through various fronts.
Some of these funds were:
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Used to purchase apartments abroad
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Registered under individual Brotherhood members’ names via direct ownership or company shares
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Channeled to foreign and regional countries
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Spent on domestic political campaigns in 2024
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Used to fund cells and activities, including a weapons manufacturing cell revealed weeks ago
Investigators claim more than 30 million dinars were raised in recent years.
Weapon-Making Cell and Hidden Funds
During an April operation, Jordanian authorities uncovered around 4 million dinars hidden in homes and a warehouse north of Amman, reportedly at the request of a driver employed by a Brotherhood leader. This came as the government announced a national security threat plot mid-April.
Arrests and Prosecution
Petra confirmed that 11 individuals have been detained in connection with the case, while others have been summoned, with their release tied to financial guarantees.
Sources from Al-Quds Al-Arabi revealed that former Brotherhood General Overseer Sheikh Murad Adaileh is likely among those referred to the prosecution for illegal fundraising.
Though the Islamic Action Front—the Brotherhood’s political wing—was not named directly, several of its senior leaders remain in detention and under investigation within the broader case.
Sources expect high-profile names within Jordan’s Islamist movement to be officially referred to court soon, a move that explains Petra’s detailed presentation of the government’s legal and political rationale to the public.
