Tunis Court Postpones Borhane Bsaïss and Mourad Zghidi Case
The criminal chamber of the Tunis Court of First Instance decided on Thursday, November 20, 2025, to postpone the case of Borhane Bsaïss and Mourad Zghidi to the session of December 11, and rejected the defendants' requests for release.
Background of the Case
According to a judicial source, Borhane Bsaïss and Mourad Zghidi are being prosecuted for money laundering using the facilities related to their functions, professional activities, and social status. The accusations stem from tax fraud, including:
- Underdeclaration of turnover by more than 30%
- Non-payment of withholding taxes and VAT due to the Treasury
- Failure to issue invoices or fee notes, in accordance with Article 18 of the VAT Code
Court Proceedings
During this hearing, the criminal chamber examined the case of the two defendants, both in detention, as well as a third accused who is at large, in addition to three companies belonging to the defendants, referred by the indictment chamber of the Tunis Court of Appeal.
Next Steps
The case has been postponed to December 11, and the defendants' requests for release have been rejected. The judicial process will continue, with the criminal chamber set to deliver its verdict at a later date.
