Jumblat Says Seeking to Limit Rampant Corruption amid Confidence Crisis

Progressive Socialist Party chief MP Walid Jumblat has vowed to contribute to limiting the losses from the rampant corruption that Lebanon is suffering from.

“I know that our credibility as politicians has been struck,” Jumblat told As Safir daily published on Wednesday. “I also know that some people no longer believe me when I talk about suspicious issues.”

“I have no choice but to continue trying to possibly contribute to the limitation of losses from rampant corruption despite the confidence crisis between the people and the political class which I am part of,” the lawmaker added.

Despite his efforts to shed light on corruption cases, Jumblat doubted that investigations would reach decisive results.

“The interior ministry and the judiciary are facing a test to prove their credibility and seriousness in pursuing the suspects” in the corruption files, he told As Safir.

“In my whole political life, I haven't seen this wide range corruption in the state and the administration,” Jumblat said.

The PSP chief added that he was almost fighting the battle against corruption alone. “I have even heard of criticism directed at me from here and there.”

Several scandals have rocked the country lately, including the waste crisis, the issue of illegal internet networks and the human trafficking ring.