Arrest of a Suspected Scammer in Sousse
National Security Units Crack Down on Fake Employment Contracts
National Security units in Sousse arrested a 35-year-old individual on Wednesday, October 29, suspected of scamming people through fake employment contracts abroad. The man, who owns a recruitment agency, is accused of concluding fictitious contracts for jobs in Europe and swindling his clients out of various sums of money.
The arrest took place in the Ksibet El Chatt region, under the delegation of Sidi Abdelhamid. After consulting with the prosecutor's office at the Sousse Court of First Instance, the suspect was placed in detention. According to security sources, he was also the subject of arrest warrants issued by local police units.
This case highlights the phenomenon of employment scams abroad, which regularly affects Tunisian candidates who are lured by false promises of employment in Europe. The authorities remind citizens to systematically verify the authenticity of recruitment agencies and never to pay money before signing official contracts validated by the relevant institutions.
Investigations are ongoing to identify potential accomplices and determine the extent of the undue amounts received. The local police assure that all necessary measures will be taken to protect the victims and sanction the perpetrators of such fraudulent practices.
Key Points:
- A 35-year-old man was arrested in Sousse for suspected scamming through fake employment contracts abroad
- The suspect owns a recruitment agency and is accused of swindling clients out of money
- The arrest was made in the Ksibet El Chatt region, and the suspect was placed in detention
- The authorities remind citizens to verify the authenticity of recruitment agencies and be cautious of fake employment contracts
- Investigations are ongoing to identify potential accomplices and determine the extent of the scam
