Bahrain Mirror: The Criminal Court adjourned the case of the Shiite majority spiritual leader in Bahrain, Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim, along with two of those working in his office, until next January 30, for pleading.

During the trial session held Thursday (January 5, 2017), attended by lawyer Abdulrahman al-Khashram, assigned by the Justice Ministry to present the pleasing for Sheikh Hussein Mahrous, a Central Bank report was presented, claiming that Ayatollah Qassim has 4 bank accounts in his name, with more than 5 million dinars balance.

Bahraini authorities are prosecuting Sheikh Qassim, his office head Sheikh Hussein Mahrous, and Mirza al-Dirazi, for charges related to performing the Khums Shiite ritual. The Shiite figures are accused of money laundering and raising funds without licenses.

Ayatollah Qassim has not recognized the authorities' measures against him, and has refused to attend any of his trial sessions. He further refused to assign a lawyer, or even look at his case documents.

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