Tunisian Court Refuses to Release Ennahdha Leader and Businessmen
The specialized criminal chamber for financial corruption cases at the Tunis Court of First Instance has decided to refuse the release of Abdelkarim Harouni, leader of the Ennahdha movement and former Minister of Transport, businessman Mohamed Frikha, and two executives from a national oil company. The court has also decided to postpone their trial until next December.
Yesterday, Thursday, Abdelkarim Harouni, Mohamed Frikha, and two former executives from the national oil company appeared in custody, alongside two other former executives who were released on bail, to be tried for suspected financial and administrative corruption in transactions between a company owned by Mohamed Frikha and the national oil company.
Key Points:
- The court refused to release Abdelkarim Harouni, Mohamed Frikha, and two oil company executives
- The trial has been postponed until next December
- The defendants are accused of financial and administrative corruption
- The case involves transactions between a company owned by Mohamed Frikha and the national oil company
Background:
The Ennahdha movement is a major political party in Tunisia, and Abdelkarim Harouni is one of its prominent leaders. The national oil company is a key player in Tunisia's energy sector. The case has sparked widespread interest and debate in Tunisia, with many calling for greater transparency and accountability in the country's business and political dealings.
