Egypt Requests Lifting Freeze On Mubarak-Era Tycoon's Assets Abroad

Cairo — Egypt asked authorities in Switzerland, Spain and Hong Kong on Tuesday to unfreeze the assets of Mubarak-era tycoon Hussein Salem.

The national committee tasked with recovering funds and assets abroad, headed by the public prosecutor, issued the decision after a committee meeting.

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