Rejection of Release Requests and Postponement of Trial
The specialized criminal chamber for financial corruption cases at the Tunis Court of First Instance rejected the release requests of former President of the Court of Cassation, Taieb Rached, businessman Najib Ismail, and other defendants on Thursday. The trial has been postponed to October 9th.
Background of the Case
According to the case file, the defendants are being prosecuted for:
- Forming an agreement to launder money
- Exploiting facilities related to their professional and social activities
- Corruption
Allegations Against Taieb Rached
A source cited by Diwan FM revealed that Taieb Rached is suspected of receiving a bribe of six million dinars from Najib Ismail in exchange for a favorable judgment in a case against him. The trial's postponement to October 9th will allow for further investigation and preparation for the upcoming court proceedings.
