Two former construction bosses arrested

Two former high-end SNC-Lavelin officials are facing time in prison over the MUHC Super-Hospital contract.

According to CBC News, former CEO Pierre Duhaime and former construction head Riadh Ben Aissa are facing numerous charges related to the awarding of the contract to build the hospital.

Duhaime resigned from his post last March after a finding led to the discovery that he allowed $56 million in improper payments.

Ben Aissa is currently in jail in Switzerland arrested on charges of money laundering and corruption. The charges stem from the company’s activities overseas including $195 million paid to fund projects in Libya.

In a statement released on Wednesday, an SNC-Lavelin spokeswoman, promised authorities that the company will cooperate with the ongoing investigation.