Tunis Criminal Court Sentences Nine in Businessman's Home Robbery
Date: February 25 2026
The Criminal Chamber of the Tunis Court of First Instance delivered its verdict yesterday, handing down prison terms ranging from three to seven years to a gang of nine individuals. The defendants were tried for the armed robbery of a prominent businessman’s residence.
Key Details
| Aspect | Information |
|---|---|
| Number of Convicted | 9 |
| Sentences | 3 – 7 years of hard imprisonment |
| Crime | Armed robbery of a businessman’s home |
| Total Loot | ≈ 800,000 Tunisian dinars (cash and jewelry) |
| Recovery | Part of the stolen assets was retrieved and returned to the victim after the investigation |
Loot Valued at 800,000 Dinars
According to the case file, the accused stole cash and jewelry whose combined estimated value reached 800,000 Tunisian dinars. During the hearing, the defendants confessed to the robbery.
Partial Asset Recovery
The court also highlighted that a portion of the stolen property was successfully recovered by investigators and restituted to its rightful owner.
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