Tunis Court Sentences Bakery Association President to 24 Years for Financial Corruption

The criminal chamber specialized in financial‑corruption cases attached to the Court of First Instance of Tunis handed down its verdict late last night in the high‑profile case involving Mohamed Bouanane, president of the National Chamber of Bakery Owners.

• Sentence: 24 years of imprisonment.
• Convictions: Abuse of monopoly power, speculation on the market for subsidised food products, and illicit enrichment.

In the same proceeding, the court also handed 13‑year prison terms to two co‑accused individuals charged with identical offences.

This ruling is part of Tunisia’s broader crackdown on corruption and illegal practices that distort the distribution chains of staple foods.

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