Tunisian justice has decided to extend by four months the preventive detention of businessman Maher Chaâbane, prosecuted in several cases linked to corruption and financial crimes.
The investigating judge at the court of first instance of Tunis ordered the extension of the preventive detention of Maher Chaâbane for an additional period of four months, reports Mosaique fm.
The businessman, active in the real estate and construction sectors, is the subject of serious accusations. This decision comes as part of a legal investigation still ongoing.
Accusations of corruption and undermining the administration
Maher Chaâbane, in detention for two years, had been the subject of a committal warrant issued by the same investigating judge for acts linked to corruption. The charges brought include the giving and receiving of bribes, incitement to corruption, as well as the abuse of office by a public official with a view to obtaining undue advantages, to the detriment of the administration.
Other files before the financial judicial center
In addition to this case, the businessman is also detained as part of separate procedures investigated by the economic and financial judicial unit. These files concern suspicions of money laundering as well as customs and banking offenses.
Investigations are continuing to establish criminal responsibilities in these various cases, while the justice system keeps the suspect in preventive detention.
