During the examination of the budget of the Ministry of Transport, Parliament revealed that 49 employees of the Tunisair Ground Services Company were dismissed for using falsified diplomas. The management of the company and the ministry confirmed the strict application of the texts in force after verification by the Ministry of Education.
Cascading layoffs within Ground Services
The report presented before the Assembly of People’s Representatives and the National Council of Regions and Districts highlighted a sensitive issue: several employees integrated into the Tunisair Ground Services Company were recruited on the basis of false school or university certificates.
The company’s general director said that 49 cases were officially identified, leading to immediate dismissal decisions.
A procedure governed by law
According to the parliamentary report, the Ministry of Transport applied Ordinance No. 591 of 2023, a text which authorizes the pure and simple cancellation of decisions on integration or recruitment into the public service in the event of proven falsification of diplomas.
The authentication of the documents was carried out in coordination with the Ministry of Education, which confirmed the non-compliance of the documents presented by the employees concerned.
A case revealing the fragilities of the sector
This affair takes place in a context where Tunisair is engaged in several projects: restructuring, financial consolidation, workforce review and improvement of governance.
The case of falsified diplomas highlights the administrative dysfunctions accumulated over the years and reinforces calls for stricter control of recruitment procedures in public companies.
Sector officials say internal audits will be continued to identify possible additional irregularities, particularly in companies affiliated with Tunisair.
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