Arrest of Chaïma Issa: Implementation of Final Sentence
On Saturday evening, Chaïma Issa was arrested to serve her final sentence in the case of the plot against state security, according to a judicial source reporting to the Tunis Afrique Presse (TAP) agency.
Details of the Arrest
The source indicated that Chaïma Issa was apprehended by judicial police officers after being placed on the list of wanted individuals, in accordance with the final decision of the Tunis Court of Appeal. Following this arrest, Chaïma Issa will be incarcerated to serve her sentence, as stipulated by law.
Background on the Case
The specialized criminal chamber for terrorism cases at the Tunis Court of Appeal had handed down final prison sentences to the accused involved in this case on Friday night. Chaïma Issa Ibrahim Ben Bahki, who was tried in absentia, was sentenced to:
- 20 years in prison
- A fine of 50,000 dinars
- Confiscation of her funds in Tunisian financial institutions
Context of the Arrest
This arrest is part of the strict application of judicial decisions and the fight against threats to state security in Tunisia. It demonstrates the commitment to upholding the law and ensuring that those found guilty of plotting against the state are held accountable for their actions.
