Facts
Fahad A. is accused of acts of killing, torture and deprivation of liberty while he worked in a Damascus facility run by Syrian intelligence in 2011 and 2012, during the Arab Spring protests. During his time at the Al-Khatib detention center, also known as Branch 251, Fahad A. allegedly took part in well over 100 interrogations where prisoners were subjected to severe physical abuse, for instance electrocution or beatings with cables.
Procedure
On 27 May 2025, Fahad A. was arrested on suspicion of committing crimes against humanity.
On 10 December 2025, Fahad A. was indicted for crimes against humanity and murder.