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Serious Charges of Money Laundering and Abuse of Power
The two accused are currently in pretrial detention after warrants were issued against them. They face money laundering charges, abuse of office by a public official to get unjustified benefits, and undermining public administration.

These charges concern facts associated with suspicious financial transactions that caused harm to the State and its institutions.

A case file transmitted to the indictment chamber
After months of inquiry, the case file was transmitted to the competent indictment chamber to rule on the charges. This referral marks a key step in the judicial process, part of the Economic and Financial Judicial Division’s efforts to strengthen transparency and combat corruption in the public and private sectors.

This case once again underscores the challenges that Tunisia faces in the fight against corruption. The involvement of a former sports association president and a banking executive in such practices raises questions about the former governance and control mechanisms in the economic and sports sectors.

The fight against corruption at the heart of judicial priorities
For several years, the Tunisian justice system has been stepping up its efforts to try those responsible for acts of corruption and embezzlement of public funds.

This upcoming trial sends a strong signal to economic and institutional actors: no leniency will be granted to the perpetrators of financial crimes, regardless of their social position or past influence.