Migration-Related Cases Account for Over 61% of Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) Handled by the Tunisian Financial Analysis Commission (CTAF)
The Tunisian Financial Analysis Commission (CTAF) has reported that cases related to migrant trafficking represent more than 61% of the suspicious transaction reports (STRs) it handled, followed by sports betting cases (15%) and embezzlement cases (6%).
Key Statistics for 2024
For the year 2024, the CTAF's Operational Unit handled 452 STRs, compared to 601 in 2023, representing a decrease of 24.7%, according to the commission's annual activity report.
Factors Contributing to the Decrease
This decline can be attributed to several factors, including:
- A reduction in the number of financial analysts
- Increasing complexity of analyses
- Rising demands for national cooperation
- A growing number of suspects and parties involved, particularly in migrant trafficking cases These factors have strained the CTAF's limited resources, making the processing of STRs more time-consuming and complex.
Breakdown of Handled STRs
Out of the 452 STRs handled in 2024:
- 374 were disseminated to judicial and control authorities, accounting for 82% of the total
- 28% were accompanied by a freezing decision
- 17% were closed without further action
Freezing Decisions
The CTAF issued 22 freezing decisions covering 129 STRs, primarily targeting individuals involved in suspicious financial transactions related to migrant trafficking. However, it is worth noting that no amounts were frozen during the year 2024.
