147 revenue-generating institutions affiliated with the legitimate government continue to transfer their funds into the pockets of the ruling parties.

Arab Sea Newspaper - Follow-ups

Arab Sea - Yemen - Follow-ups: Journalist Fathi bin Lazraq revealed corruption practiced by state revenue institutions in the governorates under the control of the legitimate government. He pointed out that these institutions will not contribute any income to the state treasury, but will continue to direct their revenues to the pockets of the ruling parties. Bin Lazraq confirmed, in a tweet published on his official account on the "X" (Twitter) platform, that he is speaking "with his words" responsibly and under the supervision of his conscience, calling on God to be truthful in his words, "so as not to be a false witness, or to delude people with something that does not exist," noting that the goal is to reveal the truth, no matter how bitter. Bin Lazraq explained that there are about 147 revenue institutions spread throughout the liberated governorates (under the control of the legitimate government), which generate large sums of money, but do not remit any of these revenues to the Yemeni Central Bank or the state's public treasury. He pointed out that these institutions continue to transfer their funds to "specific parties" and convert them into private accounts in local exchange offices, away from any oversight or transparency. He added: "The simplest official in the state and government knows exactly where this money goes," stressing that each party of the ruling parties in the liberated areas has a direct share of these institutions, which operate as a machine to finance political and military influence, instead of being a source of support for the national economy and improving public services. In a shocking confirmation, Bin Lazraq concluded his tweet by saying: "Therefore, and so as not to sell illusions to people, we say it clearly: no institution will remit a single penny to the state treasury. This is the truth that must be told, no matter the risks." The statement sparked widespread controversy on social media platforms, as tweeters interacted with Bin Lazraq's revelation, considering it a "disclosure of a deeply rooted reality of financial and administrative corruption," while others saw the statement as reflecting a state of fragmentation and division within state institutions, and the lack of real control of the legitimate government over the country's capabilities. These statements come in light of the worsening economic crisis in Yemen, the scarcity of resources, and the government's reliance on external support, while governmental and semi-governmental institutions continue to generate huge revenues without oversight or accountability.