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American U. of Beirut Is Rife With Corruption, a Former Trustee Says

November 22, 2011, 12:12 pm

Nabil Chartouni, a former trustee of the American University of Beirut, has accused the institution of widespread corruption and management problems that have cost it millions of dollars, reports the Al-Akhbar newspaper. The Lebanese businessman has drafted a 500-page report outlining his allegations and says his name was withdrawn from the board’s elections in March 2011 after he raised concerns. The Board of Trustees has reportedly formed a committee to investigate any problems. The university’s public-relations office declined to comment for the newspaper’s article.

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