Suspicions of corruption in Kasserine: Public works worker arrested

Imed El Omri said that the public prosecutor has also decided to refer a former regional director of equipment and the legal representative of a public works company to court under free status (not in custody), following the earlier decision to place a department head from the regional directorate of equipment in pre-trial detention as part of the same case.

It is worth recalling that the Governor of Kasserine, Ziad Trabelsi, had decided, after a field visit to the road connecting Boulehnech to downtown Thala, to refer the project file to the public prosecutor due to suspected embezzlement of public funds. This decision came after a technical report indicated several irregularities, including insufficient thickness in the base and foundation layers, and the use of materials that did not meet technical standards.

Financial irregularities were also found, most notably the full payment to the contractor although the work was incomplete and failed to meet required specifications.

It should be noted that the contract for this project was awarded and work began on March 15, 2021, for a total amount of 2 million dinars.

(Source: Tunis Afrique Presse)