2023-10-05 15:37:01
“Where are we sure not to find a great Tunisian entrepreneur? In an airport. » The joke, which circulates in cafes, makes those mainly concerned smile. Young Africa questioned. Political opponents remain the primary targets of justice, more the big bosses are not far away. To the point of avoiding transit zones for fear of being arrested.
Without much surprise, as the character is so controversial, Kamel El-Taief, co-founder of the construction materials company Somaco, certified lobbyist and former advisor to Ben Ali, was the first major figure arrested, on February 11, 2023. Like many political opponents who have since been imprisoned, he is being prosecuted for “conspiracy once morest state security” and risks the death penalty.
And the rhythm seems is now accelerating, at the same time as the profile of the targeted personalities seems to indicate that no one is safe anymore. The latest is the highly respected Hassine Doghri, head of Assurance La Carte and UBCI (the country’s tenth bank). On September 15, the businessman appeared before the investigating judge on charges of money laundering and financial corruption. Between these two cases, it is the reign of rumors, hearsay and phones that no longer answer.
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