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Dive into the explosive 2018 Ethiopian Television (ETV) documentary exposing the Metals and Engineering Corporation (METEC) and its former director, Major General Kinfe Dagnew, in a web of corruption tied to the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) and illicit trade involving two ships, Abay Wenze and Abiyot.

Aired on November 13, 2018, this documentary reveals how METEC’s mismanagement led to a 544.7 million birr (~$20 million USD) loss through the illegal procurement, renovation, and sale of these vessels. It alleges the ships were used to transport contraband, likely arms, to Somalia and Iran, violating UN embargoes. With Abay Wenze making 7 trips to ports like Bandar Abbas (Iran) and Berbera (Somaliland) from 2012–2017, the documentary questions METEC’s $2 billion non-competitive GERD procurements and 8.79 billion birr (~$250 million) embezzlement. Featuring testimony from former Ambassador Suleiman Dedefo Weshe, this exposé highlights Ethiopia’s anti-corruption crackdown under Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, though Kinfe’s 2024 release raises questions about justice. Uncover the truth behind Ethiopia’s largest infrastructure project and the shadowy maritime dealings that shocked a nation.

Key Facts and Figures:

METEC’s ship scandal cost: 544.7 million birr (~$20 million USD).
Ships purchased for 60.7 million birr (~$3.3 million) in 2012, renovated for $32.2 million.
Sold to Apex International Shipping LLC (Dubai) in 2017 for $607,432 without bidding.
GERD embezzlement: 8.79 billion birr (~$250 million) from $853 million contract.
50 individuals charged in 2019, including Kinfe Dagnew, for GERD and ship corruption.
No convictions reported Kinfe released in 2024 for “national reconciliation.”

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